just seen on sky sports that we are showing late interest in berbatov rivalling fiorantinas interest - can't see it happening
It seems Juve have snatched him from Florence. Not coming to us.
The very definition of a luxury player. Needed a Keane to do all his running for him. Good finisher, though. I'll not miss him.
He's not for us.
Italian newspapers have just confirmed that he will go to Juventus.
Quote from: HatterDon on August 29, 2012, 07:57:43 PM
The very definition of a luxury player. Needed a Keane to do all his running for him. Good finisher, though. I'll not miss him.
Seriously?? I personally rate him very highly, and a player who Fulham would massively benefit from. Then again, having seen Ruiz a few times last season I'd put them both in the same kinda category. Not too sure you could have two players like that in a team, not that he'd be a "luxury" though :P
According to twitter (i know) Sky Italia are reporting he has turned down Juventus to join Fulham
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 29, 2012, 08:54:48 PM
According to twitter (i know) Sky Italia are reporting he has turned down Juventus to join Fulham
Yes saw that as well. Sky Italia reporting that he wants to join Fulham!
Any links?
If you type berbatov into twitter search you will be his by about a mission retweets of the news
Nothing real yet
http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html (http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html)
why would he choose a team we smash every time we play them other us. hell yes. not sure about his work rate but he is a player ive heard of
Quote from: TWFL on August 29, 2012, 09:01:41 PM
http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html (http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html)
http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html (http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html)
Double refusal of Bulgarian: the first is intended to Florence, then to Turin, but in the end who is convinced the London club. Here is the plot of the last days of market.
Between the two litigants has the third: Fulham controsorpassa Juventus and buy former Manchester United striker. DAY Waiting in Florence - In Florence are all waiting for: the fans gathered outside the Artemio Franchi, while the technical director Eduardo Macia is located at the airport. The Postman is Dimitar Berbatov, Manchester United striker: he is ready for a three-year to 1.8 million per season. The airport in Monaco - The player and his agent, however, and will never come. In their place a call comes in, which blocks the situation. The two make a stopover in Germany in Monaco of Bavaria in the early afternoon light up the phone and receive offers from Juventus and Fulham. Overtaking of Juventus - Juventus The surpasses Fulham and closes the deal with Manchester United. British runners to be 4.5 million payable in two years, while the player will receive 1.8 million per year plus bonuses. About twice as much as he would get by signing with Fiorentina. At this point, Berbatov and his agent should only buy a flight with which to Torino and sign the new contract. More difficulties for the Fiorentina has only 48 hours to find a striker (Niclkas Bendtner, Arsenal in pole position). controsorpasso The Fulham - When all seemed done, twist: Bulgarian refuses the offer and Juventus choose English.
Quote from: TWFL on August 29, 2012, 09:01:41 PM
http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html (http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html)
Between the two litigants has the third: Fulham controsorpassa Juventus and buy former Manchester United striker. DAY Waiting in Florence - In Florence are all waiting for: the fans gathered outside the Artemio Franchi, while the technical director Eduardo Macia is located at the airport. The Postman is Dimitar Berbatov, Manchester United striker: he is ready for a three-year to 1.8 million per season. The airport in Monaco - The player and his agent, however, and will never come. In their place a call comes in, which blocks the situation. The two make a stopover in Germany in Monaco of Bavaria in the early afternoon light up the phone and receive offers from Juventus and Fulham. Overtaking of Juventus - Juventus The surpasses Fulham and seems to close the deal with Manchester United: 4, 5 million payable to Manchester United in two years, to the footballer 1.8 million per year plus bonuses. About twice as much as he would get by signing with Fiorentina. controsorpasso The Fulham - When everything seems to have done, twist: Bulgarian refuses the offer and choose black and white than English, for family reasons.
4, 5 million payable to Manchester United in two years Not a bad deal.
Quote from: fulhamben on August 29, 2012, 09:01:59 PM
why would he choose a team we smash every time we play them other us. hell yes. not sure about his work rate but he is a player ive heard of
at the end of the article it says he is choosing Fulham for family reasons...
Quote from: horse1031 on August 29, 2012, 09:12:29 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on August 29, 2012, 09:01:59 PM
why would he choose a team we smash every time we play them other us. hell yes. not sure about his work rate but he is a player ive heard of
at the end of the article it says he is choosing Fulham for family reasons...
but if we do sign, we all know its for footballing reasons and to come to the greatest team on earth. dont delude yourself with this family nonsense :)
He's excellent, but I don't think he can play up top on his own, which would mean we would have to either drop Ruiz or have him play out wide.
if this is true he and petric could be a good partnership, with rodellega on the back burner for us.
i think he would play with petric just behind him, tuiz on the right and a choice to come from the left, and remember dempsey has not gone yet
Quote from: watfordwhite on August 29, 2012, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: TWFL on August 29, 2012, 09:01:41 PM
http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html (http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html)
4, 5 million payable to Manchester United in two years Not a bad deal.
Euros, as well. So about £3,5m, which sounds too good to be true, so it probably is.
If this is true and the Dembele fee is accurate I'm very nearly happy again.
If we sign Berbatov...that's brilliant. Wow! Just wow!
Lol can't wait to see the complaints about Ruiz and Berbatov's work rate. Would be an exceptional signing though.
Quote from: Jack Fulham on August 29, 2012, 09:23:47 PM
Lol can't wait to see the complaints about Ruiz and Berbatov's work rate. Would be an exceptional signing though.
shhhhh! :033:
He really doesn't have the best work rate does he... still, he can finish and that is what we need.
I'd love this to be true and I really hope so. He seems like a real gent with a cracking finish.
At the same time, I doubt it. The most 'trustworthy' source talking about this story is TalkSport, isn't it? He had quite a public falling out while he was at Spurs, too (he refused to train with him apparently.)
Quote from: Jack Fulham on August 29, 2012, 09:23:47 PM
Lol can't wait to see the complaints about Ruiz and Berbatov's work rate. Would be an exceptional signing though.
Ruiz actually worked very hard in both the Norwich and United games, doing a lot of closing down, it is just he can lack strength to affect the tackle.
Bulgarian medias confirm he rejected Juventus and will most likely join Fulham. However they are using the same info from italian websites.
Quote from: itombomb on August 29, 2012, 09:30:45 PM
Quote from: Jack Fulham on August 29, 2012, 09:23:47 PM
Lol can't wait to see the complaints about Ruiz and Berbatov's work rate. Would be an exceptional signing though.
Ruiz actually worked very hard in both the Norwich and United games, doing a lot of closing down, it is just he can lack strength to affect the tackle.
Don't worry, I know Ruiz works hard. Just not everyone agrees but that is another debate for another time. Fingers crossed Berba signs!
Ruiz is actually the player who runs the most miles (dunno if that's grammatically correct) for us during matches.
wikipedia has him playing for juventus in history bit..so someone has jumped the gun a bit early!
Type Sky Italia Sports into Google, it says Berbatov has rejected Juventus in favour of Fulham. Or at least tht's what I'm told. I don't speak Italian.
http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html (http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html)
Quote from: Grant on August 29, 2012, 09:36:12 PM
Type Sky Italia Sports into Google, it says Berbatov has rejected Juventus in favour of Fulham. Or at least tht's what I'm told. I don't speak Italian.
http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html (http://sport.sky.it/sport/calciomercato/2012/08/29/mercato_berbatov_manchester_united_juventus_fiorentina_fulham.html)
vince - victory
no - no
Ah, the good ol' latin influence in english language.
This rumour is building, as rumours do... its like a tadpole.. its growing legs.... pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese let it happen
The reported wage figure seems too good to be true, 1.8m equates to 35 grand a week (plus bonuses) ... but are they talking Euros, in which case it is even better.
you mean he's growing into a frog!
He've chosen us because of family reasons apparently.
qpr (or spurs) to intervene in 5.......4........3.......
it has to have some truth to it doesnt it? Fiorentina, Juventus, and then FULHAM? Where would the media get this from... I guess he did play for Martin and Spurs but did they get along. I think his goal scoring record was really good there though.
This is a quote on Twitter being attributed to Guiseppe Marotta (Director General at Juve):
Giuseppe Marotta: "We went for Berbatov after he said no to Fiorentina. He chose Fulham because he wants to stay in England."
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 29, 2012, 09:47:37 PM
This is a quote on Twitter being attributed to Guiseppe Marotta (Director General at Juve):
Giuseppe Marotta: "We went for Berbatov after he said no to Fiorentina. He chose Fulham because he wants to stay in England."
sign him up then for that type of money. don't wait for someone else to swoop in. 089.gif
Hmmmm, remember earlier in this thread that I said he was a luxury because he needed a Keane to do his running for him? It occurs to me that Petric might be just the guy he needs.
This is becoming interesting.
Berserker.. kiss a frog what does he turn into.... ha ha ha xx
it's on ESPN and sport 360. I think he's a bargain who could come to fulham to resurrect his career with his old manager
VA BENE.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 29, 2012, 09:47:37 PM
This is a quote on Twitter being attributed to Guiseppe Marotta (Director General at Juve):
Giuseppe Marotta: "We went for Berbatov after he said no to Fiorentina. He chose Fulham because he wants to stay in England."
http://translate.google.se/translate?sl=it&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.calcionews24.com%2Fjuventus-marotta-su-berbatov-contattato-solo-dopo-il-no-alla-fiorentina-262450.html (http://translate.google.se/translate?sl=it&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.calcionews24.com%2Fjuventus-marotta-su-berbatov-contattato-solo-dopo-il-no-alla-fiorentina-262450.html)
Marvellous! Wheel him in!
Erik Nevland's replacement is arriving...
Quote from: HatterDon on August 29, 2012, 09:52:37 PM
Hmmmm, remember earlier in this thread that I said he was a luxury because he needed a Keane to do his running for him? It occurs to me that Petric might be just the guy he needs.
This is becoming interesting.
Don't worry HD, Sidwell will do enough running to satisfy that need ... :dft012:
Fiorentina are NOT happy
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1146058/man-united's-dimitar-set-to-join-fulham-and-snub-juventus?&cc=5901 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1146058/man-united's-dimitar-set-to-join-fulham-and-snub-juventus?&cc=5901)
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His actions have incensed the Viola, who published the following press release late on Wednesday evening: "ACF Fiorentina announces that it missed the acquisition of the player Dimitar Berbatov after we had reached an agreement with Manchester United and a verbal understanding with the player on a contract.
"During today the English club had granted him written permission to travel to Florence for a medical and to sign a contract. The player - accompanied by his agent - embarked on a flight to Florence with tickets paid for by the club.
"But the player never arrived in Florence because of reckless and arrogant actions of other clubs which have nothing to do with the values of honesty, fair play and sporting ethics which lie beyond the boundaries of loyalty.
"As for the player, notwithstanding his characteristics and technical merit, at this point we are happy that he did not come to Fiorentina as he is not worthy of our city, our shirt and the values it represents."
juve president has confirmed... Bervatov has rejected juve... for fulham...
Quote from: Senior Supporter on August 29, 2012, 09:40:42 PM
The reported wage figure seems too good to be true, 1.8m equates to 35 grand a week (plus bonuses) ... but are they talking Euros, in which case it is even better.
If it's Italy that the story's from it's Euros. It's less than £28k per week
Real reason y Berbatov is to sign for fulham -
He is too lazy to leave the country
If he wants to be lazy and be the joint top scorer in the country again, will anyone mind?
Quote from: Mr Fulham on August 29, 2012, 09:34:47 PM
Ruiz is actually the player who runs the most miles (dunno if that's grammatically correct) for us during matches.
that makes a change :)
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
my only thing is that if he screwed over Fiorentina and then Juve, are we next??
Was only jesting Mate - I actually would be excited about this move. Fingers crossed its legit and a couple more would be lovely
Quote from: Max Headroom on August 29, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
Here is to hoping its been signed cos if the figures are correct there are bound to be other prem teams interested eg Newcastle
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:22:51 PM
Was only jesting Mate - I actually would be excited about this move. Fingers crossed its legit and a couple more would be lovely
I don't think anyone could take that seriously ;) but it is something that's often thrown at him. And the fact that he only scores goal against rubbish teams that don't matter, excluding the 7 (I think) winners he scored two seasons back. If he wants to do that again I doubt anyone would mind.
Ignoring stats and crap like that, on form he is a truly GLORIOUS footballer to watch. Flick and tricks between him and Ruiz would be majestic.
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:24:21 PM
Quote from: Max Headroom on August 29, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
Here is to hoping its been signed cos if the figures are correct there are bound to be other prem teams interested eg Newcastle
Would he and his family prefer Newcastle to London? I hope not.
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:16:32 PM
Real reason y Berbatov is to sign for fulham -
He is too lazy to leave the country
Apparently his Mrs. doesn't want to leave England.
Argh, I'm trying not to believe any gossip until it's confirmed for my own sanity. It's going to be tough.
U wou
Quote from: cebu on August 29, 2012, 10:28:26 PM
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:24:21 PM
Quote from: Max Headroom on August 29, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
Here is to hoping its been signed cos if the figures are correct there are bound to be other prem teams interested eg Newcastle
Would he and his family prefer Newcastle to London? I hope not.
U would like to think not but if it is true he wants to stay in England they have more money and Europe. I want this tied up ASAP along with a couple more...
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8032163/Berbatov-snubs-Italian-duo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8032163/Berbatov-snubs-Italian-duo)
Quote from: Max Headroom on August 29, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
Ferguson has an idea, but Berba doesn't fit to the United attacking system, which is all about speed and those flick ons to guys making advanced runs. They do very little patiently in the final 3rd (which is one of the reasons Rooney never developed into that creative player who would play the easy ball when it wasn't on).
Quote from: Oiseau on August 29, 2012, 10:31:10 PM
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:16:32 PM
Real reason y Berbatov is to sign for fulham -
He is too lazy to leave the country
Apparently his Mrs. doesn't want to leave England.
Argh, I'm trying not to believe any gossip until it's confirmed for my own sanity. It's going to be tough.
Yeah I think he's jumped at the chance to stay here. Gazetta have got a fair bit on this and there is no way he'll be heading to Juve or Fiorentina, especially the later given their press release.
I would be tempted to get a driver to meet Berbatov myself to make sure he arrives at the right football ground, as he keeps getting lost. Hate him to end up at QPR.
Quote from: itombomb on August 29, 2012, 10:37:33 PM
Quote from: Max Headroom on August 29, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
Ferguson has an idea, but Berba doesn't fit to the United attacking system, which is all about speed and those flick ons to guys making advanced runs. They do very little patiently in the final 3rd (which is one of the reasons Rooney never developed into that creative player who would play the easy ball when it wasn't on).
Agree 100% I always felt Berba would suite a Liverpool side where the build seems slower compared to a man united or Arsenal. The ONLY thing that he does do that can be frustrating is when he receives the ball his 1st instinct seems to be to go away from goal.....
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:41:14 PM
Quote from: itombomb on August 29, 2012, 10:37:33 PM
Quote from: Max Headroom on August 29, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
Ferguson has an idea, but Berba doesn't fit to the United attacking system, which is all about speed and those flick ons to guys making advanced runs. They do very little patiently in the final 3rd (which is one of the reasons Rooney never developed into that creative player who would play the easy ball when it wasn't on).
Agree 100% I always felt Berba would suite a Liverpool side where the build seems slower compared to a man united or Arsenal. The ONLY thing that he does do that can be frustrating is when he receives the ball his 1st instinct seems to be to go away from goal.....
That first instinct is usually into space. What's the point going forwards and losing the ball if you can go back, keep it and try and find an opening? He's an intelligent footballer, rather than one who acts purely impulsively.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on August 29, 2012, 10:45:34 PM
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:41:14 PM
Quote from: itombomb on August 29, 2012, 10:37:33 PM
Quote from: Max Headroom on August 29, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Yes please!!!!!!!!
Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....
Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov
Ferguson has an idea, but Berba doesn't fit to the United attacking system, which is all about speed and those flick ons to guys making advanced runs. They do very little patiently in the final 3rd (which is one of the reasons Rooney never developed into that creative player who would play the easy ball when it wasn't on).
Agree 100% I always felt Berba would suite a Liverpool side where the build seems slower compared to a man united or Arsenal. The ONLY thing that he does do that can be frustrating is when he receives the ball his 1st instinct seems to be to go away from goal.....
That first instinct is usually into space. What's the point going forwards and losing the ball if you can go back, keep it and try and find an opening? He's an intelligent footballer, rather than one who acts purely impulsively.
Hence me saying it CAN be frustrating. I am referring to the times he is through and decides to come away from goal instead of being more direct. Similar to Scott Parker doing a pirouette everytime he traps the ball.... Frustrating when there is a quick pass on on 20 yards to run into
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:50:02 PMHence me saying it CAN be frustrating. I am referring to the times he is through and decides to come away from goal instead of being more direct. Similar to Scott Parker doing a pirouette everytime he traps the ball.... Frustrating when there is a quick pass on on 20 yards to run into
Parker does those because he can only use one foot and he isn't quick enough to create separation from his opponent (Barry does them a lot too).
If we sign Berbatov it will be amazing. Two 30m+ players in our starting line up. Jesus!
story has legs
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9507278/Manchester-United-striker-Dimitar-Berbatov-could-return-to-London-with-Fulham-after-late-bid-by-Martin-Jol.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9507278/Manchester-United-striker-Dimitar-Berbatov-could-return-to-London-with-Fulham-after-late-bid-by-Martin-Jol.html)
Quote from: itombomb on August 29, 2012, 11:05:56 PM
Quote from: craig10 on August 29, 2012, 10:50:02 PMHence me saying it CAN be frustrating. I am referring to the times he is through and decides to come away from goal instead of being more direct. Similar to Scott Parker doing a pirouette everytime he traps the ball.... Frustrating when there is a quick pass on on 20 yards to run into
Parker does those because he can only use one foot and he isn't quick enough to create separation from his opponent (Barry does them a lot too).
Horrible to see ad cant help but piss myself everytime he touches the ball you know he will do it
now most italian website says he's going to Fulham,I hate football rumours,especially from italian newspapers!
Quote from: horse1031 on August 29, 2012, 10:05:35 PM
Fiorentina are NOT happy
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1146058/man-united's-dimitar-set-to-join-fulham-and-snub-juventus?&cc=5901 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1146058/man-united's-dimitar-set-to-join-fulham-and-snub-juventus?&cc=5901)
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His actions have incensed the Viola, who published the following press release late on Wednesday evening: "ACF Fiorentina announces that it missed the acquisition of the player Dimitar Berbatov after we had reached an agreement with Manchester United and a verbal understanding with the player on a contract.
"During today the English club had granted him written permission to travel to Florence for a medical and to sign a contract. The player - accompanied by his agent - embarked on a flight to Florence with tickets paid for by the club.
"But the player never arrived in Florence because of reckless and arrogant actions of other clubs which have nothing to do with the values of honesty, fair play and sporting ethics which lie beyond the boundaries of loyalty.
"As for the player, notwithstanding his characteristics and technical merit, at this point we are happy that he did not come to Fiorentina as he is not worthy of our city, our shirt and the values it represents."
An Italian football team talking about intergity....what's next, an end to the diving & whining?
Wonders will never cease.
I like it, hope there is genuine interest on his part. For those that say he is "lazy" or lacks a good work ethic, honestly, I do not see it. If you watch him he seems to be "efficient" with his work, and really puts in an effort when it counts. He definitely does not run as much as some, but with his goal scoring record he seems to get in the right spot without.
In the least, I feel this is in the right direction. At the price it is great business.
How can anyone be underwhelmed by this. Seriously. Berbatov is class. He was the PL top scorer a couple years ago, and hardly played.
It may not solve our cm issue, but bloody hell would it be a statement of intent is we wrap it up before the chaos of Friday
Was Martin Jol manager of Tottenham when Berbatov was there? Maybe Berbatov likes Martin Jol and think's he can shine again.
He was indeed:
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/12/04/article-2069772-05C88A5B0000044D-807_468x396.jpg)
Quote from: Luke on August 30, 2012, 01:50:49 AM
He was indeed:
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/12/04/article-2069772-05C88A5B0000044D-807_468x396.jpg)
that's the happiest I have ever seen Jol.
Quote from: Walsh on August 30, 2012, 01:53:20 AM
Quote from: Luke on August 30, 2012, 01:50:49 AM
He was indeed:
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/12/04/article-2069772-05C88A5B0000044D-807_468x396.jpg)
that's the happiest I have ever seen Jol.
You should see him at a buffet....
Jol was the one that singed Berbatov to Spurs if i remember correct. Would be an awesome signing, firngers crossed!
Who's gonna say we don't have ambition...
I don't get some of our fans. Surely you don't expect us to hold on to footballers who are entering their primes (or in them) and fight off huge bids and wage offers. We however are good enough that footballers slightly past their prime consider us a viable option. I know this doesn't sound very impressive, but had I told you 2 years ago that we'd be losing Dempsey and Dembele but we would have a chance to sign Dimitar Berbatov, you'd have laughed at the suggestion.
Say what you will about Berbatov's specifics as a player, but he's CLEARLY class and a huge name signing. What I like most about going after him in particular is that I think we'll get him at a huge cut rate and on relatively reasonable wages. It's not going after any big name for the sake of it...it's going after the right big name at the right time in his career.
This is a club on the way up despite what some may think. I'm convinced of this.
Never stopped scoring for fun despite being under used by Manure. One of the most intelligently gifted forwards of recent years. He has never had to work hard - he lets the ball do that job. Would be a treamendous consolation for the lose of Mousa if he would come here.
Lazy??Proven and at less than half the price of Rhodes,money to spare for one of Jol's gems....can't help thinking deal will be hi-jacked by a "bigger" club.
Yeah, we need to push this one through quicker than we usually do (NHS level waiting times for our medicals) and sign up 'Count Berbula' before a club such as QPR come around and offer him 100k a week or something stupid.
Quote from: Luke on August 30, 2012, 01:50:49 AM
He was indeed:
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/12/04/article-2069772-05C88A5B0000044D-807_468x396.jpg)
They fell out horribly when Berbatov wanted to leave. Berbatov even refused to train with Jol from what I've heard...
Imagine if Berba and Ruiz could get on the same wave length!!
Ruiz's passing/eye for a pass with Berba's first touch and finishing .... could be absolute magic!!
I dont see how buying a 30 plus year old and selling our best centre mid we have had for a very very long time as a club going forward. Going completely againsty the lowering of the average age of the team which was the point in the first place. If that is an out of place fact and im talking nonsense then you need to go back to primary school fella. I am speaking facts and you dont like it and have to resort to making personal attacks. Its just a shame i cant post on here what i think of you.
We have two forwards in the whole squad plus Trotta. We have three wide players, including two kids. We have a shortage of creative midfielders. Players have moved on because they are at the end of their best days. We have brought in players who are at the end of their best days. Plus Rodders.
The selling of Dembele IS NOT the problem. It frees up money. But with a 40 odd hours to go our squad is painfully thin. We are an established Prem Side. A shame we are left in the situation. It does show a lack of planning AND ambition. Hoping the kids work in the long run is a gamble.
This is a pivotal moment in our Prem lives. It should never have come to this.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:03:25 AM
I dont see how buying a 30 plus year old and selling our best centre mid we have had for a very very long time as a club going forward. Going completely againsty the lowering of the average age of the team which was the point in the first place. If that is an out of place fact and im talking nonsense then you need to go back to primary school fella. I am speaking facts and you dont like it and have to resort to making personal attacks. Its just a shame i cant post on here what i think of you.
It is out of place because it is
completely ignoring the circumstances.
First you say Berbatov is a step back from Zamora, which is proven hilariously false.
Then you equate losing Moussa and signing Berbatov - two different situtations and Berbatov is not the replacement.
Moussa had one year left on his contract. We got a reported £19m + add ons for him. What did you want the club to do, reinvest the money or let him go for free next summer. He was not signing a contract and wanted to leave (but was happy to play another year here).
If you want to PM me your personal feelings, feel free.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:03:25 AM
I dont see how buying a 30 plus year old and selling our best centre mid we have had for a very very long time as a club going forward. Going completely againsty the lowering of the average age of the team which was the point in the first place. If that is an out of place fact and im talking nonsense then you need to go back to primary school fella. I am speaking facts and you dont like it and have to resort to making personal attacks. Its just a shame i cant post on here what i think of you.
Read before my comment, you didn't post fact and we have potentially brought in a proven goalscorer fron Manchester United and were horribly quoting that Zamora had outscored him. You were proven wrong on this account. IE head to head Zamora has never outscored. 'At least Zamora is playing for QPR' - Counter argument, Zamora wouldn't even get into United reserves bench so theres the quality difference and as for the age, it has gone from 31 to 29 which is a prime playing age.
If you would just scroll up and stop playing the victim card you could of saved yourself the embarressment. Post what you think, but once proven wrong on this level, stand down and acknowledge that maybe, just maybe, someone on this board is a little more clued up on certain things. 'Go back to primary school' Sums you up pal, you haven't used one stat to back your Zamora case, thats basic primary stuff if ever I saw it. Look up the basics on Objective and Subjective arguments fella and come back with a more constructive argument.
AlFayedschequebook Hook line and sinker, Checkmate.
...excuse me asking, but why is mikie a WUM just because he has strong opinions that may differ from others. As long as he does not throw insults or swear there is nothing he is doing wrong.
Respect his views even if you don't agree with them - and that should be mutual.
Thanks...
Can I point out Bobby Zamora is older (let alone not as good) as Berba
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2012, 10:08:54 AM
It does show a lack of planning AND ambition. Hoping the kids work in the long run is a gamble.
How else are
the kids meant to develop if they aren't given a chance? And how often are they going to get a chance if we reinvest the Dembele money in first team players who'll expect to play before them? Maybe Jol believes he's seen enough in Frei and Kacaniklic to actually give them a regular starting spot?
Jol always stated he wanted to bring the youth through, and he's sticking to his word.
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2012, 10:08:54 AM
We have two forwards in the whole squad plus Trotta. We have three wide players, including two kids. We have a shortage of creative midfielders. Players have moved on because they are at the end of their best days. We have brought in players who are at the end of their best days. Plus Rodders.
The selling of Dembele IS NOT the problem. It frees up money. But with a 40 odd hours to go our squad is painfully thin. We are an established Prem Side. A shame we are left in the situation. It does show a lack of planning AND ambition. Hoping the kids work in the long run is a gamble.
This is a pivotal moment in our Prem lives. It should never have come to this.
I suggest you have a look at this: http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/what-are-we-lacking-then/ (http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/what-are-we-lacking-then/)
We do need players, but the whole 'squad is paper thin' thing is being a tad overplayed.
you just no QPRHAHA are going to put in a bid today......i tell you what if we lose out to them for him i dont think i could feel any worse. Hopefully they have enough strikers now. Pray the deal goes through. come on fulham.
Quote from: AlFayedsChequebook on August 30, 2012, 10:16:31 AM
I suggest you have a look at this: http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/what-are-we-lacking-then/ (http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/what-are-we-lacking-then/)
We do need players, but the whole 'squad is paper thin' thing is being a tad overplayed.
Agreed! I can also recommend taking a look here http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/first-team (http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/first-team)
Zamora is playing regular prem football. Berbatov is not. FACT... We offloaded Zamora age etc and go for another 30 plus year old. How is that building for the future???
A reported 19million plus add ons and you know that as a fact do you????? hilarious...
Dembele never signed a new contract because he was never offered one that was worthy of signing. And yet we are willing to pay the wages of a 30 plus year old player??? We may as well sign up Andy Cole again...
And if you want to air your dirty washing we will do it here in public for all to see.
Thankyou LB.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:19:37 AM
Zamora is playing regular prem football. Berbatov is not. FACT... We offloaded Zamora age etc and go for another 30 plus year old. How is that building for the future???
A reported 19million plus add ons and you know that as a fact do you????? hilarious...
Dembele never signed a new contract because he was never offered one that was worthy of signing. And yet we are willing to pay the wages of a 30 plus year old player??? We may as well sign up Andy Cole again...
And if you want to air your dirty washing we will do it here in public for all to see.
Where do you start with this level of ignorance.....
Quote from: FulhamMic on August 30, 2012, 10:15:34 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2012, 10:08:54 AM
It does show a lack of planning AND ambition. Hoping the kids work in the long run is a gamble.
How else are the kids meant to develop if they aren't given a chance? And how often are they going to get a chance if we reinvest the Dembele money in first team players who'll expect to play before them? Maybe Jol believes he's seen enough in Frei and Kacaniklic to actually give them a regular starting spot?
Jol always stated he wanted to bring the youth through, and he's sticking to his word.
You do it slowly. By bringing in players too quickly you damage the prospects if they are forced to play while being not ready for the top league. Kaka is not going to last a season which is why we are scrambling for reinforcments. Trotta is not yet ready to take on Prem defences. Being given a chance and being forced to play before you are ready and you are the only available player. Are two very different things.
You cannot judge Berba against Zamora simply because they have not both played the same number of games or prem minutes. Lets see what Berba does for us and then you make that judgement and tell me that i am wrong.
Quote from: Adam87 on August 30, 2012, 10:18:06 AM
you just no QPRHAHA are going to put in a bid today......i tell you what if we lose out to them for him i dont think i could feel any worse. Hopefully they have enough strikers now. Pray the deal goes through. come on fulham.
I know, its inevitable isnt it? Im just waiting to go onto twitter to see QPR hijack Berbatov move
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:22:31 AM
You cannot judge Berba against Zamora simply because they have not both played the same number of games or prem minutes. Lets see what Berba does for us and then you make that judgement and tell me that i am wrong.
Ur right u can't compare BZ has played 100 more games and scored less goals
Quote from: LBNo11 on August 30, 2012, 10:14:27 AM
...excuse me asking, but why is mikie a WUM just because he has strong opinions that may differ from others. As long as he does not throw insults or swear there is nothing he is doing wrong.
Respect his views even if you don't agree with them - and that should be mutual.
Thanks...
To be honest, if you can't see what is happening I worry for the board.
The influx of 'Offal' posters has been a bit bumpy and if the board continues on its downward trajectory I worry.
I have disagreed with many posters on here before but this guy takes the buscuit.
We have a choice to make - we can descend into knee jerk reactions based on nothing or continue on the previous path - relatively constructive arguments.
The mods have a choice to make here.
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 30, 2012, 10:22:11 AM
You do it slowly. By bringing in players too quickly you damage the prospects if they are forced to play while being not ready for the top league. Kaka is not going to last a season which is why we are scrambling for reinforcments. Trotta is not yet ready to take on Prem defences. Being given a chance and being forced to play before you are ready and you are the only available player. Are two very different things.
I agree. But like I said, maybe Jol believes he's seen enough. Kaka and Frei both made several appearances last season, perhaps that was Jol easing them in. You have to draw a line and take a chance at some point otherwise you risk losing them, and Frei especially is not a talent I want us to risk losing.
I can actually see where ur coming from mate but u have to be realistic. I would love pato, balotelli etc (young class strikers) but it won't happen so losing AJ, Bobby Z for Rodellaga and (fingers crossed) Berba I am happy
Quote from: craig10 on August 30, 2012, 10:27:55 AM
I can actually see where ur coming from mate but u have to be realistic. I would love pato, balotelli etc (young class strikers) but it won't happen so losing AJ, Bobby Z for Rodellaga and (fingers crossed) Berba I am happy
And Petric.
Quote from: AlFayedsChequebook on August 30, 2012, 10:27:14 AM
Quote from: LBNo11 on August 30, 2012, 10:14:27 AM
...excuse me asking, but why is mikie a WUM just because he has strong opinions that may differ from others. As long as he does not throw insults or swear there is nothing he is doing wrong.
Respect his views even if you don't agree with them - and that should be mutual.
Thanks...
To be honest, if you can't see what is happening I worry for the board.
The influx of 'Offal' posters has been a bit bumpy and if the board continues on its downward trajectory I worry.
I have disagreed with many posters on here before but this guy takes the buscuit.
We have a choice to make - we can descend into knee jerk reactions based on nothing or continue on the previous path - relatively constructive arguments.
The mods have a choice to make here.
Hear Hear.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:22:31 AM
You cannot judge Berba against Zamora simply because they have not both played the same number of games or prem minutes. Lets see what Berba does for us and then you make that judgement and tell me that i am wrong.
Your right. Zamora has played MORE games and scored LESS goals than Berba.
Quote from: ddeuce on August 30, 2012, 10:30:16 AM
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:22:31 AM
You cannot judge Berba against Zamora simply because they have not both played the same number of games or prem minutes. Lets see what Berba does for us and then you make that judgement and tell me that i am wrong.
Your right. Zamora has played MORE games and scored LESS goals than Berba.
Otherwise, your spot on and 'factually' correct. If this is an argument based on fact, I really do need to go to primary school as I'm missing the point.
ha thats laughable Craig. At least hes not a bench warmer. And i dont remember too many comments on here slating Zamora when he was scoring goals for us.
I apologise for not being a statistical nut. I enjoy football for the game not the statistics. With Zamora in the team we finished 7th in the prem and got to a europa cup final. Lets see what we do with Berbatov then eh???
And i never stated that Berbatov was dembeles replacement so Fayeds chequebook should read my posts properly before criticiseing. All i said was that we sold on our best player and are now going for a 30 plus year old which is against the grain of what we were told with going for a younger team.
Along with AFC's breakdown of goals from the last two seasons, Zamora was bench warming first game of the season for QPR. Berbatov was bench warming for a team which was a goal away from winning the premiership last season. How do you not see the difference between United and QPR?
If u watch football and not stats u must see Berba is a better player than BZ???
As I stated I agree with u to a degree but we are not a club that can get proven (at this level) young strikers so we have to gamble on unknown youth. This is fine but as a previous poster said u can't throw them in at the deep end so having a Berba in there to play and train with is very good for the younger up and coming players. I just feel Berba brings more to the team, squad, dressing room and club than BZ would have
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:33:26 AM
ha thats laughable Craig. At least hes not a bench warmer. And i dont remember too many comments on here slating Zamora when he was scoring goals for us.
I apologise for not being a statistical nut. I enjoy football for the game not the statistics. With Zamora in the team we finished 7th in the prem and got to a europa cup final. Lets see what we do with Berbatov then eh???
And i never stated that Berbatov was dembeles replacement so Fayeds chequebook should read my posts properly before criticiseing. All i said was that we sold on our best player and are now going for a 30 plus year old which is against the grain of what we were told with going for a younger team.
Do you ever have anything positive to say? Berbatov would be a coup for Fulham - proven goalscorer at the highest level.
What I hope from Berba is that his goals for United were as much his work as that of the team around him. From what I've seen of him (which is more my memories of when he actually played) he can create his own chances (which will be important without Moose) but he has that touch of Cantona about him, where he won't move for a pass if it's not where he expects it. I think that's where lazy tag comes from, he knows his own ability and doesn't feel he should use his energy chasing lost causes.. not that that's necessarily a good thing for a hard-working squad.
He was magnificent at Leverkusen and I think he got about 1 in 3 at Spurs, with probably similar players around him that we have now.
If the 80k that's banded about is true then I don't think he'll come. I don't see us paying him double what anyone else is on.
Quote from: Classic94 on August 30, 2012, 10:40:09 AM
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:33:26 AM
ha thats laughable Craig. At least hes not a bench warmer. And i dont remember too many comments on here slating Zamora when he was scoring goals for us.
I apologise for not being a statistical nut. I enjoy football for the game not the statistics. With Zamora in the team we finished 7th in the prem and got to a europa cup final. Lets see what we do with Berbatov then eh???
And i never stated that Berbatov was dembeles replacement so Fayeds chequebook should read my posts properly before criticiseing. All i said was that we sold on our best player and are now going for a 30 plus year old which is against the grain of what we were told with going for a younger team.
Do you ever have anything positive to say? Berbatov would be a coup for Fulham - proven goalscorer at the highest level.
Yeah but when has he ever been the Premier Leagues highest goalscorer in a season? When has he ever showed immense flair, skill and talent? When has he ever represented Spurs and United? When has he ever played in the Champions League?
He's half the player Zamora is!
We pass on the the 7th placed finish and europa cup run year then shall we???
And Berbatov was also not making the bench during that time and not taking part in a team that was a goal away from winning the prem last season. Statistically speaking for the amount of games he played and points Man U gained from him playing they would have been what 3rd from bottom from all the games he took part in???
Lets judge him on what he does for Fulham before personally attacking me and my opinions.
At the moment we only have two statues in the ground and quite frankly one is extremely embarassing. Its a real shame that we couldnt have kept Dembele...
yeah And from the last two years all from the bench..
And i will say it again... ANDY COLE... ring any bells...
Jordan Rhodes to Blackburn... great signing for them.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:52:07 AM
And i will say it again... ANDY COLE... ring any bells...
U mean the 2nd top scorer in prem of all time?? I remember him. He was better than bobby z too lol
Cottage Corner refugee alert.
Thats right. Came back to Fulham and his statistics dropped right off. Great to have in the dressing room though... No offence Andy if you reading this...pmsl
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:52:52 AM
Jordan Rhodes to Blackburn... great signing for them.
Hope he does well but if the rumoured 8million rising to 10million is true (not saying it is) that's a huge gamble. This year is strange better players going for lesser sums than a lot of unproven players
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:55:19 AM
Thats right. Came back to Fulham and his statistics dropped right off. Great to have in the dressing room though... No offence Andy if you reading this...pmsl
Andy cole is a completely different player in style to Berba. Berba is more in the mould of teddy sherringham. U would find the goals will dry up with an Andy cole when he goes from a counter attacking/fast attacking side to slower in build up type player and his pace starts to vanish
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:49:08 AM
We pass on the the 7th placed finish and europa cup run year then shall we???
And Berbatov was also not making the bench during that time and not taking part in a team that was a goal away from winning the prem last season. Statistically speaking for the amount of games he played and points Man U gained from him playing they would have been what 3rd from bottom from all the games he took part in???
Lets judge him on what he does for Fulham before personally attacking me and my opinions.
At the moment we only have two statues in the ground and quite frankly one is extremely embarassing. Its a real shame that we couldnt have kept Dembele...
Fine. Lets compare seasons when we finished 7th and Berbatov was playing in the league (which was 2008-09). Berbatov: 31 games, 9 goals. Zamora, 35 games 2 goals. Wow.
2009-10 (Zamora's best season of his career). Berbatov: 33 games, 12 goals. Zamora (in his BEST season) 8 goals in 27 games.
Lots of United fans are annoyed that Berbatov didn't play, they say that if he had, it would have been the difference between them and city.
Berbatov has constantly outperformed Zamora in every department of football- first touch, finishing as well as many others.
Your opinions are farcical and wrong- you support Fulham (you say at least) but you run them down, refuse to back the manager and the management's decisions and still expect that your appreciated as a fan? A fan is in the long run- they don't run the club down, they back their team and manager regardless of what they might think. We've just come off a season with our second highest points tally (beaten by 1) in a much harder league than it was in 08-09, despite practically playing without a consistent striker for the whole year. Jol has transitioned us to a side who play free flowing football, that scores, and wins in a classy way.
If that is you in you're picture, I hope your son can see the light and realize that perhaps, the management and Jol (paid to do their jobs) are doing the best thing for the club and that we should back them at all times (until it becomes clear that its not working).
Teddy Sheringham???? what planet are you from... lol
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:52:07 AM
And i will say it again... ANDY COLE... ring any bells...
Andy Cole spent one season at Fulham, scoring 12 goals in 31 games.
I'd say that's pretty good, wouldnt you?
Quote from: PokerMatt on August 30, 2012, 10:43:48 AM
If the 80k that's banded about is true then I don't think he'll come. I don't see us paying him double what anyone else is on.
If you believe what the papers are reporting, the Fiorentina offer (
when converted from Euros) was about £2m a year, which equates to £40k a week - not at all beyond us.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:59:42 AM
Teddy Sheringham???? what planet are you from... lol
I thought you said not to attack people's personal opinions?
I'm starting to think this guy is my mrs now on the laptop cos he argues just like her :dead horse:
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:55:19 AM
Thats right. Came back to Fulham and his statistics dropped right off. Great to have in the dressing room though... No offence Andy if you reading this...pmsl
Andy Cole scored 12 Premier League goals for us in his one season back at the club - more than Bobby ever scored for us in a league season.
Quote from: SKSW6 on August 30, 2012, 11:01:30 AM
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:59:42 AM
Teddy Sheringham???? what planet are you from... lol
I thought you said not to attack people's personal opinions?
Sherringham to me is similar to Berba - good finisher, great 1st touch, no pace, top notch footballing brain. But ur right I haven't got a clue
If Berba uses that brain to score 10 and assist 10 I would be more than delighted
Quote from: FFC4Life on August 30, 2012, 11:02:23 AM
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:55:19 AM
Thats right. Came back to Fulham and his statistics dropped right off. Great to have in the dressing room though... No offence Andy if you reading this...pmsl
Andy Cole scored 12 Premier League goals for us in his one season back at the club - more than Bobby ever scored for us in a league season.
Cole, wasn't he our top scorer? Talk about clutching at straws for arguments....
Berbatov wants to stay in England. But he will wait until the last minute in case a better offer from a bigger club comes in. It will be a mistake for us to hang on without bringing in somebody else up front.
mikie, use constructive duductions to formulate an argument. if you continue to call people clowns, ask what planet people are on and offer one line sentences we will impose sanctions on your account
will split this thread and move it to berbatov's. because this has nothing to do with dickson etuhu
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:33:26 AM
ha thats laughable Craig. At least hes not a bench warmer. And i dont remember too many comments on here slating Zamora when he was scoring goals for us.
I apologise for not being a statistical nut. I enjoy football for the game not the statistics. With Zamora in the team we finished 7th in the prem and got to a europa cup final. Lets see what we do with Berbatov then eh???
And i never stated that Berbatov was dembeles replacement so Fayeds chequebook should read my posts properly before criticiseing. All i said was that we sold on our best player and are now going for a 30 plus year old which is against the grain of what we were told with going for a younger team.
,
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:33:26 AM
ha thats laughable Craig. At least hes not a bench warmer. And i dont remember too many comments on here slating Zamora when he was scoring goals for us.
I apologise for not being a statistical nut. I enjoy football for the game not the statistics. With Zamora in the team we finished 7th in the prem and got to a europa cup final. Lets see what we do with Berbatov then eh???
And I never stated that Berbatov was dembeles replacement so Fayeds chequebook should read my posts properly before criticiseing. All i said was that we sold on our best player and are now going for a 30 plus year old which is against the grain of what we were told with going for a younger team.
So Zamorra did it all by himself that season? You regularly heard groans from the crowd when he missed a sitter or screwed up a simple pass. We were lucky that AJ played quite a lot that season and scored many more goals and made more assists than Zamorra. That summer we nearly shifted Zamorra off to Hull and most of us were hoping he would go so we could use the money and buy someone better.
At the start of his one and only best season (though injury prevented continuation of good form) he started where he left off , generating groans and mocking cheers when he shot into the crowd, then he scored, do you remember his hand to ear thing after he scored? You do remember what that was all about don't you?
Berbatov is a way better, more complete player than him.
the transfer fee is 3 million
i feel SAF did not use him because he had to build a team around him.i think we have a team waiting for this kind of player.as a player i like him he reminds me of allan clarke,a nonchalant,cool,calculated ,accurate striker.i hope so...
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:03:25 AM
If that is an out of place fact and im talking nonsense then you need to go back to primary school fella. I am speaking facts
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:19:37 AM
Zamora is playing regular prem football. Berbatov is not. FACT...
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:33:26 AM
I apologise for not being a statistical nut.
But you love telling us the "FACTS", I thought they might include research and stats. You would not make a good scientist
if as some on the thread say berba could wait till the last minute then we should say we are not waiting till then as we need to get a player in. so if your happy with the terms come for the medical today or maybe you will have to spend at least another 6 months in utd's reserves.
we dont want to get caught with our pants down and end up with frazier campbell, who if we have 4 forwards will be 5th choice.
Berbatov off to West Ham it seems. Betting suspended..... At least we will see him play on Saturday fp.gif
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 30, 2012, 12:11:35 PM
Berbatov off to West Ham it seems. Betting suspended..... At least we will see him play on Saturday fp.gif
Link?
SkyBet. Some mention as well on TIFF.
Wow, I'd be pretty dissappointed after all this if we lost out to the spam.
money will be the only reason again. Hes played with Jol etc...
west ham would be a strange choice, big sams route one with berba i just cant see him doing well with that. mJ should be on the phone to him saying come on dimi u know it makes sense
oh well this would've been too good to be true. fp.gif
Its always the same
Sad day number 2 :(
If West Ham have been suspended how come we're still 1/3 to sign him? Could it be that they have pulled out? Or am I just being ridiculously optimistic?
Quote from: Luke on August 30, 2012, 12:26:05 PM
If West Ham have been suspended how come we're still 1/3 to sign him? Could it be that they have pulled out? Or am I just being ridiculously optimistic?
I assume because we were heavy favourites before, and they still want to take people's money until it's confirmed.
Just optimistic I guess. Look here below:
Jack Sullivan @jsullivanwhu
We expect to sign a top, top, class striker today. My Dad doesn't give up.
we just cant compete anymore!
imposing sanctions on my account because i have a different opinion to others is wrong lork. You fail to mention that i had personally been attacked/ name called from one or two other posters long before i criticised there opinions. See LB's post. With regards to the sheringham comment since when did he ever play for fulham anyway???
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 12:31:15 PM
imposing sanctions on my account because i have a different opinion to others is wrong lork. You fail to mention that i had personally been attacked/ name called from one or two other posters long before i criticised there opinions. See LB's post. With regards to the sheringham comment since when did he ever play for fulham anyway???
You're irritating people. Maybe deliberately, maybe not.
I think you need to accept that users of this forum aren't allowed to do that.
You really need to tone things down if you want to keep posting. That's friendly advice.
"money will be the only reason again [for Berb. going to West Ham]. Hes played with Jol etc..."
Precisely. If he goes to West Ham, the explanation may well be that he has played under Jol before.
http://www.tribalfootball.com/node/3485941 (http://www.tribalfootball.com/node/3485941)
Sam says they can't afford him.. Ray of light still just about visible?
Annoyed at myself for going to be last night thinking this might actually happen.
I think what Lork is getting at is the way you express your 'different opinions' with the name calling, negativity and antagonistic nature of your posts.
I'm not a regular on here but I do lurk a lot and I'm afraid a few times now your posts have stood out to me as not in the 'FOF spirit' of reasoned and-well argued discussion.
Quote from: King_Crud on August 30, 2012, 11:58:01 AM
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:03:25 AM
If that is an out of place fact and im talking nonsense then you need to go back to primary school fella. I am speaking facts
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:19:37 AM
Zamora is playing regular prem football. Berbatov is not. FACT...
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 10:33:26 AM
I apologise for not being a statistical nut.
But you love telling us the "FACTS", I thought they might include research and stats. You would not make a good scientist
Quite possibly the worst 'facts' I have ever seen.
so its ok to be personally attacked on here but am not allowed to defend myself ???? perhaps its best that this board is reported for its biased views.
According to The Guardian (updated within the last hour) we are still in with a shout for Berbatov...
i think ill turn my cpu off till sat
betting is normally suspended on the whole market not just one option within a market in my experience. that may be wrong but i tend to believe they dont just suspend on one option.
that would be similar to saying you cant bet on horse one but you can on the other 9, in a horse race and i have never seen that ever. also the odds on carroll going to west ham are dropping by the second
Sky Bet saying there has been a surge of bets on Andy Carroll to Wet Spam
I think you've got the right idea Rusty, my nerves can't take this!!
Quote from: cottage cheese on August 30, 2012, 12:38:58 PM
Quote from: Oakeshott on August 30, 2012, 12:35:19 PM
"money will be the only reason again [for Berb. going to West Ham]. Hes played with Jol etc..."
Precisely. If he goes to West Ham, the explanation may well be that he has played under Jol before.
no nazi queen. My fault meant to say hes played under jol before so the only reason to why he would want to go hammers is money
Nazi Queen? wow. I've heard some insults but I think that is the most disgusting AND worst at the same time.
Mo
Quote from: Swiss72 on August 30, 2012, 12:28:42 PM
Just optimistic I guess. Look here below:
Jack Sullivan @jsullivanwhu
We expect to sign a top, top, class striker today. My Dad doesn't give up.
More likely that this refers to Carroll. The "doesn't give up" part would suggest it's someone they've been linked with for awhile.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 12:31:15 PM
imposing sanctions on my account because i have a different opinion to others is wrong lork. You fail to mention that i had personally been attacked/ name called from one or two other posters long before i criticised there opinions. See LB's post. With regards to the sheringham comment since when did he ever play for fulham anyway???
as you say, ed dealt with those who attacked you.
clearly you post with an antagonistic, abrasive nature, and the replies are testimant to that. i haven't mentioned your opinion once, just your way of expressing it. i suggest you present your opinion, which of course is entirely valid, in a more measured manner if you wish to use fof as a platform to express it.
one more personal insult and this thread is locked
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Quote from: cottage cheese on August 30, 2012, 12:38:58 PM
Quote from: Oakeshott on August 30, 2012, 12:35:19 PM
"money will be the only reason again [for Berb. going to West Ham]. Hes played with Jol etc..."
Precisely. If he goes to West Ham, the explanation may well be that he has played under Jol before.
no nazi queen. My fault meant to say hes played under jol before so the only reason to why he would want to go hammers is money
I have been name called for my opinions and slated for supplying facts... sorry im not a walking dictionary nor am i a WUM, going to sod of to QPR or any other abuse that this board and its posters are going to throw at me.
We sold our best player are told we are getting the average age of the team down and then try and sign a 30 plus striker. Hardly something to slate me for personally for is it????
Then im told im personally attacking others. what utter rubbish !!!
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 12:49:17 PM
I have been name called for my opinions and slated for supplying facts... sorry im not a walking dictionary nor am i a WUM, going to sod of to QPR or any other abuse that this board and its posters are going to throw at me.
We sold our best player are told we are getting the average age of the team down and then try and sign a 30 plus striker. Hardly something to slate me for personally for is it????
Then im told im personally attacking others. what utter rubbish !!!
i can quote you some, if you like. but be receptive of the response of your posts. asking someone what planet they are on for comparing sheringham to berbatov is not acceptable. explaining why you think that is an incorrect statement is. the difference, and which one is appropriate for fof, should be clear
if you wish to resume this please message me.
since when did sheringham ever play for fulham???
That tweet almost certainly relates to Carroll. I reckon we're in the strongest position to get Berba, paperwork may delay it until tomorrow but I feel good about it.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 12:57:31 PM
Perhaps its boards like this and fans like you as to why players wont come to the club and why they leave. One sided opinions.. goodbye FOF..
And goodbye to you.
It's been a pleasure.
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 12:57:31 PM
Perhaps its boards like this and fans like you as to why players wont come to the club and why they leave. One sided opinions.. goodbye FOF..
Ah of course! It finally adds up now who that lurker Berba4Jol_81 is.
How could we be so reckless?
ye i went overboard on that insult put my hands up. Sorry Lork!
Wont happen again, I promise
Quote from: mikie on August 30, 2012, 12:57:31 PM
Perhaps its boards like this and fans like you as to why players wont come to the club and why they leave. One sided opinions.. goodbye FOF..
Also, really sorry lads but it's definitely my fault that Mousa went to Spurs :dft004: :dft004:
Is it too late for a group hug?
:group hug:
Can someone PLEASE push him off Putney Bridge(not Betbatov-unless he signs for WHU -of course)
Berba is having a medical at #ffc according to big martin himself
What? I went through 12 full pages of Dixontov Berbatuhu only to discover that none of the posts are about how we've signed him or he's turned us down?
Mind you, I did enjoy the mindless foot-stamping and childish insults. Made my morning! Now I REALLY need a cuppa.
This will prove an exceptional coup if it happens. Berbatov is a player of real quality.
a shame but he didn't understand i have no problem with his opinion.
BACK TO REALITY
BERBATOV IS HAVING A MEDICAL WITH US RIGHT NOW ACCORDING TO JOL
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Looks likely to move to us then.. I'm excited more for the fact this shows we mean business than anything else. And if he shows what he can do then this could prove a steal (provided we aren't paying more than £40k a week).
MEDICAL AT FULHAM!!!!!!!!!!
Do we think he could sigh this afternoon? How long does it normally take after the medical?
one for the ladies
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Good one Fulhammic-but don't you think you might be confused with..or are you too subtle for me...
Hope this not the egg mcmuffin in Putney again-gotta be a better addition tha Carroll??
Quote from: Whiteroom on August 30, 2012, 01:25:30 PM
Do we think he could sigh this afternoon? How long does it normally take after the medical?
I don't know if this is still the case but aren't there two medicals at Fulham these days? One by the club and one by Al Fayed's notorious Egyptian surgeons? :)
the medical at Fulham normally last until we find some old injury. I hope he signs for us. :German-flag:
mikie has left and Berbatov is having a medical? This thread delivers
JOL OUT!
SHOCKING SIGNINGS
NO AMBITION
ZAMORA IS BETTER THAN BERBS
GREEN IS BETTER THAN SCWHARZER
WE'RE ALL DOOMED
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Dimitar Berbatov a été le centre d'un énorme imbroglio lors des dernières 24 heures. L'attaquant international bulgare, sous contrat avec Manchester United jusqu'en 2013, a été acheté 4 millions d'euros par Fulham, où il passe sa visite médicale. Mercredi soir, il s'était mis d'accord avec la Fiorentina, qui lui avait payé le billet d'avion pour se rendre en Italie. Finalement, l'ancien joueur de Tottenham avait été discuter avec... la Juventus ! Une Vieille Dame qu'il a finalement éconduit, puisque sa femme ne voulait pas quitter l'Angleterre.
La Fiorentina furieuse !
La Fiorentina, elle, n'a pas digéré l'attitude de la Juventus Turin ni du joueur. «Durant la journée de mercredi, (Manchester United) a donné son accord pour que son joueur se rende à Florence pour passer une visite médicale alors qu'un accord avait trouvé avec lui sur les termes de son contrat, a indiqué la Fiorentina dans un communiqué. Nous pensions que le joueur avait pris place avec son avocat dans un avion pour Florence, avec des billets payés par nos soins, mais il n'est jamais arrivé à Florence, en raison de l'attitude arrogante et sans respect d'autres entreprises qui bafouent les valeurs d'honnêteté, de fair-play et d'éthique. Malgré ses qualités sportives et techniques, nous sommes heureux qu'il n'ait pas rejoint ce club, il ne mérite pas de représenter cette ville et ce maillot».
Translation...
Quote from: King_Crud on August 30, 2012, 01:38:07 PM
mikie has left and Berbatov is having a medical? This thread delivers
Made me laugh, thanks :011:
As ever I don't want to believe it until I see it on the club website (Berbatov, not mikie), but I am letting myself get a teeny bit excited about this one.
He'll be on close to 80k a week according to the Independent. Surely not??!! Although the position we find ourselves in (i.e. losing the two D's) it may be necessary!
Quote from: Fulhamfc1989 on August 30, 2012, 01:51:52 PM
He'll be on close to 80k a week according to the Independent. Surely not??!! Although the position we find ourselves in (i.e. losing the two D's) it may be necessary!
reports of under 35k a week from italian media who have been totally accurate with this transfer. so ill go with that. no doubt berbatov's wages are being part subsidised by united
Fiorentina are not impressed then!!
Quote from: ddeuce on August 30, 2012, 01:41:00 PM
JOL OUT!
SHOCKING SIGNINGS
NO AMBITION
ZAMORA IS BETTER THAN BERBS
GREEN IS BETTER THAN SCWHARZER
WE'RE ALL DOOMED
Seriously DDDEUCE RELAX :038:
you are known to be so knee jerk :005:
Quote from: ~lork on August 30, 2012, 01:53:04 PM
Quote from: Fulhamfc1989 on August 30, 2012, 01:51:52 PM
He'll be on close to 80k a week according to the Independent. Surely not??!! Although the position we find ourselves in (i.e. losing the two D's) it may be necessary!
reports of under 35k a week from italian media who have been totally accurate with this transfer. so ill go with that. no doubt berbatov's wages are being part subsidised by united
I hope so- although anything more than that would be justified given our situation
TOP STORY.... Jol confirms its happening and Sunderland have accepted an off for Richardson
I think that at this moment we need to offer more in wages if that will clinch the deal.
Richardson at 2.5m is pretty cheap. Ok replacement for the time being I guess. We all know Berbatov.
I more have faith in Jol as he will get the best out of these 2, especially as he had Berbatov at Spurs.
This still leaves a lot of money for other players (and dare I say ground upgrades) going forward.
Just need a top notch central midfielder or two and possibly a dentral defender. Clint is gonna probably go so an attacking mid would be good.
I don't disagree with Berbatov, but if he is going to succeed he needs service,
Richardson I am not so sure. We need a creative midfielder who runs into space and can see a magical pass do we have one in our ranks? Are we going to find a gem in 24 hours? Living now in Bulgaria Berbatov may give me a chance of gaining more black and white supporters. Lol
Quote from: ~lork on August 30, 2012, 01:53:04 PM
Quote from: Fulhamfc1989 on August 30, 2012, 01:51:52 PM
He'll be on close to 80k a week according to the Independent. Surely not??!! Although the position we find ourselves in (i.e. losing the two D's) it may be necessary!
reports of under 35k a week from italian media who have been totally accurate with this transfer. so ill go with that. no doubt berbatov's wages are being part subsidised by united
Fiorentina's offer was €35 a week, then Juve offered to double that. We will likely be offering the upper end of our wage limit, so £45/50K?
I'm really excited about berb coming to us:)
Quote from: bulgariawhite on August 30, 2012, 02:17:20 PM
I don't disagree with Berbatov, but if he is going to succeed he needs service,
Richardson I am not so sure. We need a creative midfielder who runs into space and can see a magical pass do we have one in our ranks? Are we going to find a gem in 24 hours? Living now in Bulgaria Berbatov may give me a chance of gaining more black and white supporters. Lol
I agree we need a CM (or two) but service can be provided from Ruiz and the wingers.
Hopefully we'll be sending Fiorentina the price of an airline ticket (business class) Manchester - Florence.
We need to demonstrate that they are not the only ones familiar with 'honesty, fair play and ethics'.
Richardson will surely play instead of Kaka. Kaka a fine player but needs to be introduced with less pressure to have to perform.
Berbatov if he signs is a lazy brilliant player on his day.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2012/august/30/jol-closing-in-on-duo (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2012/august/30/jol-closing-in-on-duo)
Jol closing in on duo
Thursday 30 August 2012 14:00
Martin Jol has revealed that Fulham are close to finalising deals for both Dimitar Berbatov and Kieran Richardson, with the former currently undergoing a medical at the Club.
"Berbatov is finishing his medical and if everything is good he will be one of our players," said Jol. "There were a lot of clubs interested in him but we were able and capable of getting him.
"He was on my list all the time. I tried to do something months ago and it didn't come off so I came back and it was the right moment for him to make his decision."
Jol continued: "We are talking to Richardson and hopefully he will come to us. A fee has been agreed and I'm confident it will happen before the deadline. I see him playing as a winger."
The potential signings of the pair from Manchester United and Sunderland respectively are the latest in what has been a busy time at Motspur Park ahead of Friday's 11pm transfer deadline.
Mousa Dembélé joined Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, with Jol admitting he was powerless to stop the midfielder leaving.
"He had a clause in his contract and they [Tottenham] agreed to play that money so we had to let him go," stated Jol. "I've tried to keep him over the last six months because I knew of the clause. If he'd stayed it would have been good for him. He could have moved on in a year's time to another club but he'd decided to go earlier.
"We had money before, we're a healthy Club, and it wasn't like we needed the Dembélé money. We want to keep our best players and he was certainly one of our best players. I felt he'd made big steps forward over the last six months. So we are busy trying to get the team as strong as before."
Meanwhile, Jol is expecting further developments on Clint Dempsey's much-publicised situation in the not-too-distant future.
"There is still nothing on the table but discussions are ongoing with more than one club," said Jol. "I expect a few things to happen soon. We are talking to several clubs but it is up to him and his desire to go to a Champions League club.
"Maybe that won't happen but certainly I expect a few clubs to be in the mix for him. Sunderland is one of them but I think that will be difficult. There are different clubs with different scenarios and different ideas but we know exactly what we want and if other clubs come up with the right deal then we'll do it."
It really is an excellent signing.
Top scorer a few years back, cost Man U 30m, wanted by Juventus.
It doesnt matter what age he is, if we get 3 years out of him at 4/5m it will have been worth it.
Looks as though Spurs probably did pay the reported £15 fee then as Jol has confirmed that there was infact a clause.
Shame that Dempsey is probably gonna have to settle for a club that doesnt match his ambitions but diarrhea happens. Hope he is happy in Sunderland!
I personally think we will get these two with Dempsey staying and then perhaps a one more. But who?
Granero would have been ideal...
If Dempsey stays he has to sign just to keep some professional creditability with our fans and the manager
This is what the secret footballer had to say on Berbatov.
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Berbatov set for Jol reunion as outcast United striker undergoes Fulham medical
Dimitar Berbatov is set to join Fulham after manager Martin Jol revealed the Manchester United striker is undergoing a medical ahead of a dramatic switch.
The move reunites Craven Cottage boss Jol with Berbatov after he brought the Bulgarian to the Barclays Premier League in 2006 in a £10.9million deal from German outfit Bayer Leverkusen to Tottenham.
If the deal, believed to be worth as much as £5million, is completed without any issues, Jol hopes to include the Bulgarian in his squad for Saturday's trip to West Ham.
Berbatov was in Turin and close to agreeing a deal with Juventus on Wednesday night after the Italian champions seemingly gazumped Fiorentina to his signature.
The 31-year-old flew to Munich with the aim to take a connecting flight to Florence and speak to Fiorentina. Juventus stepped in while he was at the airport and he missed the flight to Florence. Juventus agreed a £5m fee with United and offered Berbatov £2m a year over two years.
However, Fulham made a late move in the hope of persuading him to stay in England.
The move prompted a furious reaction from Fiorentina who claimed the striker 'didn't deserve to wear our jersey.'
In a statement the club said: 'During today the English club had allowed their player the written permission to come to Florence for a medical and to sign his contract.
'The player got on the flight with his agent and on tickets paid for by Fiorentina. He never arrived in Florence. This was down to outlandish and arrogant behaviour of other clubs, who have nothing to do with fair play and sporting ethics that go even beyond the confines of fairness.
'As for the player, apart from his characteristics and his value on the field, we are happy he didn't come to Fiorentina. He did not deserve our city, to wear our jersey or the values that represent it.'
Juventus director of football Beppe Moratta confirmed they have now switched sights to Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendnter.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2195758/Dimitar-Berbatov-Fulham-medical-ahead-Manchester-United-exit.html#ixzz252qairNr (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2195758/Dimitar-Berbatov-Fulham-medical-ahead-Manchester-United-exit.html#ixzz252qairNr)
Quote from: Jack Fulham on August 30, 2012, 04:04:58 PM
This is what the secret footballer had to say on Berbatov.
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In relation to this I have a friend who played for wolves in the game where mick made all the changes, he said that berba megged him and that my friend stuck out a leg and after Berba went past he looked him up and down and laughed... If you can back arrogance with performance then why not
If we sigh him i am going to have him as my wallpaper at work and alternative him with Riise
Quote from: ollienixs on August 30, 2012, 05:08:49 PM
Quote from: Jack Fulham on August 30, 2012, 04:04:58 PM
This is what the secret footballer had to say on Berbatov.
(https://p.twimg.com/A1dRqJSCcAATI__.jpg)
In relation to this I have a friend who played for wolves in the game where mick made all the changes, he said that berba megged him and that my friend stuck out a leg and after Berba went past he looked him up and down and laughed... If you can back arrogance with performance then why not
Who is ur mate?? I used to play with a wolves player
Quote from: bulgariawhite on August 30, 2012, 02:43:45 PM
If Dempsey stays he has to sign just to keep some professional creditability with our fans and the manager
Dempsey signing would be the icing for me!
Come on Clint - you know it makes sense!
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
Quote from: CanadianCottager on August 30, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
You know that music that plays whenever the Harlem Globetrotters are on the television?
This: Harlem Globetrotters Song HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyeKAkMwCpw#)
They just play that for the entire match over the Tannoy. When the whistle goes at full time the scoreboard says 5-0 to Fulham and no one can actually work out what has happened.
Quote from: Aaron on August 30, 2012, 06:21:27 PM
Quote from: CanadianCottager on August 30, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
You know that music that plays whenever the Harlem Globetrotters are on the television?
This: Harlem Globetrotters Song HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyeKAkMwCpw#)
They just play that for the entire match over the Tannoy. When the whistle goes at full time the scoreboard says 5-0 to Fulham and no one can actually work out what has happened.
Genius! Especially at home to the cloggers from Stoke.
I'm not going to gloat about us having something up our sleeve, but I LOVE this signing...if it happens.
I ALMOST went for Tottenham when I was choosing a team back in 2007. I remember thinking what a great pair Keane and Berbatov were and so many goals scored. After I finished my spreadsheet, pivot tables and all, Fulham still came up on top, but this guy is amazing on his day.
Loving this if it happens. 098.gif
Quote from: The Bronsons on August 30, 2012, 06:29:12 PM
Quote from: Aaron on August 30, 2012, 06:21:27 PM
Quote from: CanadianCottager on August 30, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
You know that music that plays whenever the Harlem Globetrotters are on the television?
This: Harlem Globetrotters Song HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyeKAkMwCpw#)
They just play that for the entire match over the Tannoy. When the whistle goes at full time the scoreboard says 5-0 to Fulham and no one can actually work out what has happened.
...and who are we playing this week? Aha! The Washington Generals. Excellent - we've got a decent record against them. (p13000 w12994 d0 l6)
Quote from: CanadianCottager on August 30, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
Brilliant. I love the Harlem Globetrotters one as well - Sweet Georgia Brown.
Quote from: CanadianCottager on August 30, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
What is a 'rainbow' - never heard that term before???
Quote from: Chesh on August 30, 2012, 07:26:07 PM
Quote from: CanadianCottager on August 30, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
What is a 'rainbow' - never heard that term before???
Overhead flick. Rolling the ball up on the ankle, then flicking ball skywards over the head.
Learn Football Soccer skills -Rainbow flick, pot of gold, brazilian flick - soccer skills (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY42zsfgEIA#ws)
Quote from: RidgeRider on August 30, 2012, 06:59:55 PM
I'm not going to gloat about us having something up our sleeve, but I LOVE this signing...if it happens.
I ALMOST went for Tottenham when I was choosing a team back in 2007. I remember thinking what a great pair Keane and Berbatov were and so many goals scored. After I finished my spreadsheet, pivot tables and all, Fulham still came up on top, but this guy is amazing on his day.
Loving this if it happens. 098.gif
Wait..
how do you chose the teams you support? Pivot tables?
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Quote from: King_Crud on August 30, 2012, 01:38:07 PM
mikie has left and Berbatov is having a medical? This thread delivers
well that means that there's an addition for QPR and one for Fulham
Quote from: Chesh on August 30, 2012, 07:26:07 PM
Quote from: CanadianCottager on August 30, 2012, 06:12:54 PM
Berbatov and Ruiz would be the most awkward, most technically amazing and most creative strike partnership in the Premiership. Look for Fulham to lead the league in backheel passes, rainbows, and nutmegs, if nothing else.
What is a 'rainbow' - never heard that term before???
Here is one in a match... wait for the replay... great skill
Amazing dribble "lambreta" of Leandro Damiao - Brazil vs Argentina (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LfrTFPG7Lo#)
Apparently medical has been passed
http://thepeoplesperson.com/2012/08/30/dimitar-berbatov-joins-fulham-after-passing-medical/? (http://thepeoplesperson.com/2012/08/30/dimitar-berbatov-joins-fulham-after-passing-medical/?)
Being reported in Bulgaria he has passed medical and signed
Quote from: RidgeRider on August 30, 2012, 06:59:55 PM
I'm not going to gloat about us having something up our sleeve, but I LOVE this signing...if it happens.
I ALMOST went for Tottenham when I was choosing a team back in 2007. I remember thinking what a great pair Keane and Berbatov were and so many goals scored. After I finished my spreadsheet, pivot tables and all, Fulham still came up on top, but this guy is amazing on his day.
Loving this if it happens. 098.gif
You are kidding, right?
altho he is having a medical, has there been any confirmation he has agreed terms?
fr me you dont do the medical unless your sure your going to sign, but have not seen anything to say he has as yet agreed terms.
Evening Standard said it was all but a done deal...
Jol said if he passes his medical he is a Fulham player on his interview.
Dimitar Berbatov joins Fulham after passing medical
Dimitar Berbatov has now left Old Trafford with Fulham securing the services of the striker for a reported bargain £4 million. The Bulgarian made the move to the London club after a reported transfer to Fiorentina broke down.
He has officially passed a medical and will soon officially be unveiled by Fulham as a player.
The 31-year-old striker struggled for first team football at United with Danny Welbeck, Javier Hernandez and now Robin van Persie all keeping him on the sidelines. Even after winning the Premier League golden boot with 20 goals in 2010/11, Berbatov still couldn't secure himself a guaranteed starting position but a move to Fulham will hopefully re-kindle his career.
His 56 goals in 149 appearances helped United to two Premier League title, one UEFA Champions League, one League Cup and a FIFA Club World Cup.
It is the least that Berbatov deserves. Few players have ever presented themselves as well as he has at United. Even when he was dropped from the squad completely for the UEFA Champions League final, he didn't kick up a fuss and remained the complete professional, not even questioning the decision. For this, he will always be remembered fondly.
From a hat-trick against Liverpool to a five goal haul against Blackburn, Berbatov certainly graced the Old Trafford turf with some memorable moments. He may not have lived up to his record breaking £30.75 million price tag but he certainly won't go down in the history books as a Kleberson-esque signing.
Fans were always split over whether Berbatov was right for United but nobody can deny the quality that he possesses. His elegant style of play of football may not have been suited to the fast flowing and pacy style of United but the least he deserves is some top flight regular first team football. At 31, he still has time to play football at the highest level and the slower pace of Fulham will no doubt suit his game.
I wish Berbatov the best of luck at Fulham and hope he can finally get himself some regular first team football, so long as he doesn't score against United that is.
Berbatov skill against West Ham (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJh7mWWIzSg#)
http://thepeoplesperson.com/2012/08/30/dimitar-berbatov-joins-fulham-after-passing-medical/? (http://thepeoplesperson.com/2012/08/30/dimitar-berbatov-joins-fulham-after-passing-medical/?)
Welcome to the club :) That eases my decision about my new kit and the name on the back :wine:
This must rate as one of the most striking transfers of the current window.
Very excited by this signing...
so ....
Fiorentina hope to finalise a £4.5million move for Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov.
Berbatov flew to Italy on Wednesday to complete the move to the Serie A club, a source close to the Bulgarian revealed.
'Fiorentina have agreed personal terms with Dimitar and they'll announce the deal very soon,' the source said, adding the transfer was subject to Berbatov passing a medical.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2194955/Fiorentina-sign-Dimitar-Berbatov.html#ixzz253uxP7p3 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2194955/Fiorentina-sign-Dimitar-Berbatov.html#ixzz253uxP7p3)
and then ...
Fiorentina have released a statement condemning Dimitar Berbatov after the Manchester United striker failed to show at the club for a medical.
Berbatov travelled to Italy on Wednesday at the expense of the Viola, but opened negotiations with Serie A rivals Juventus instead.
However, the 31-year-old former Tottenham favourite is now poised for a move back to London after undergoing a medical at Fulham.
Fiorentina were miffed by Bebatov's conduct, and have confirmed they are no longer interested in the player.
A statement from the Italian club read: "ACF Fiorentina announce that the transfer for Dimitar Berbatov definitively collapsed after an agreement with Manchester United had been concluded and after reaching a verbal agreement with the player over his contract," read a club statement.
"The English club had allowed their player the written permission to come to Florence for a medical and to sign his contract. The player got on the flight with his agent and on tickets paid for by Fiorentina. He never arrived in Florence.
"This was down to outlandish and arrogant behaviour of other clubs, who have nothing to do with fair play and sporting ethics that go even beyond the confines of fairness.
"As for the player, apart from his characteristics and his value on the field, at this stage we are happy he didn't come to Fiorentina. He did not deserve our city, to wear our jersey or the values that represent it."
Why do we think he will not do the same to us ????
Because dear Lady he is at MP and Jol has said that as long as all is ok he is a Fulham player, full interview on the offal which is good because it has changed my view of Jol, he appears very passionate about the club
epsom i agree re what you said. for me i would like to know that terms are agreed and will join subject to medical.
Jol did say he doesnt see dembele leaving as no one will come in with the money fo rhim, then low and behold they do. now thats not Jols fault but it does prove everything can change in a mnute or two.
I have full confidence that he will join us but would feel more at ease going to sleep tonight having heard that terms were agreed or even better he had signed.
i honestly believe signing him wille ase the way for others to come in tomorrow
Even if the signing happens tonight, it would be typical of our club to wait till tomorrow morning before updating the website. :dft007:
Two words of caution - Mummys boy, it aint over till the club confirms the deal!
Quote from: os5889 on August 30, 2012, 10:08:11 PM
Two words of caution - Mummys boy, it aint over till the club confirms the deal!
Yep. And even then... Reyna photographed with his FFC top before changing his mind still haunts me.
Quote from: epsomraver on August 30, 2012, 09:30:49 PM
Because dear Lady he is at MP and Jol has said that as long as all is ok he is a Fulham player, full interview on the offal which is good because it has changed my view of Jol, he appears very passionate about the club unquote
But please Sir !!I saw JAR in a Fulham shirt circa 2002 and it took 9 years before we saw him on the pitch.....and if Dim can do it to them ...he can do it to us .............what if Wenger makes a last ditch bid ???....
Do you remember the moaning about Andrew Cole being a lazy whatsit in the JH ??? it will be doubled if this signing comes about .....................personally I think it is great it it does go through and he has history with Jol, a very good player and cheap even for a 31 year old .....................was afraid it was going to be Michael Owen !!!!!
Quote from: Edward_Winston_Malone on August 30, 2012, 08:24:29 PM
Quote from: RidgeRider on August 30, 2012, 06:59:55 PM
I'm not going to gloat about us having something up our sleeve, but I LOVE this signing...if it happens.
I ALMOST went for Tottenham when I was choosing a team back in 2007. I remember thinking what a great pair Keane and Berbatov were and so many goals scored. After I finished my spreadsheet, pivot tables and all, Fulham still came up on top, but this guy is amazing on his day.
Loving this if it happens. 098.gif
You are kidding, right?
Of course, but not entirely.....my spreadsheet was very simple and only in my mind. As a newbie to the league, I had NO idea about team histories or reputations or the monopoly that exists in the top 4-6. Having said that I did research at least 4 teams - Fulham, Tottenham, Villa, and Everton and chose Fulham. I am embarrassed to say I did fancy the way Tottenham played over the other teams as it was wide open and I thought Bebatov was amazing even though I didn't know crap about football at the time.
I'm over the moon with him coming to Fulham. 098.gif
Quote from: RidgeRider on August 30, 2012, 10:36:52 PM
Quote from: Edward_Winston_Malone on August 30, 2012, 08:24:29 PM
Quote from: RidgeRider on August 30, 2012, 06:59:55 PM
I'm not going to gloat about us having something up our sleeve, but I LOVE this signing...if it happens.
I ALMOST went for Tottenham when I was choosing a team back in 2007. I remember thinking what a great pair Keane and Berbatov were and so many goals scored. After I finished my spreadsheet, pivot tables and all, Fulham still came up on top, but this guy is amazing on his day.
Loving this if it happens. 098.gif
You are kidding, right?
Of course, but not entirely.....my spreadsheet was very simple and only in my mind. As a newbie to the league, I had NO idea about team histories or reputations or the monopoly that exists in the top 4-6. Having said that I did research at least 4 teams - Fulham, Tottenham, Villa, and Everton and chose Fulham. I am embarrassed to say I did fancy the way Tottenham played over the other teams as it was wide open and I thought Bebatov was amazing even though I didn't know crap about football at the time.
I'm over the moon with him coming to Fulham. 098.gif
Potentially
Will be our highest earner if that's the case..
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-striker-dimitar-berbatov-1289858?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-striker-dimitar-berbatov-1289858?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Whilst there are also a few more original quotes surfacing from Jol here...
'I'm very, very happy and I think our fans will be very happy and proud because it's probably the biggest signing in the history of Fulham.'
Jol was Tottenham manager when Berbatov arrived at White Hart Lane for £11m from Bayer Leverkusen in 2006 but had been sacked by the time the striker was sold to Manchester United for £30m two years later.
'In my final period at Spurs, I said,"He will go over my dead body",' recalled Jol. 'We had a good relationship and he knows that he will enjoy his football here. Hopefully, he can score his goals and we have other good players around him.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2196046/Dimitar-Berbatov-Fulhams-biggest-signing.html#ixzz254TLs8cH (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2196046/Dimitar-Berbatov-Fulhams-biggest-signing.html#ixzz254TLs8cH)
Makes you wonder why it still hasn't been made official considering the whole world knows it's been done and his agent has announced it as a done deal.
Wonder if he'll be available for Saturday.
Swartz must be on that and then some ??
'I'm very, very happy and I think our fans will be very happy and proud because it's probably the biggest signing in the history of Fulham.'
Huh ??? guilding the lilly !!!!
Wonder is there an option for a third year
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 30, 2012, 11:31:41 PM
Wonder is there an option for a third year
He'd be 34 then though, mind you Duffers that and he is still good
Well it's not like he was overworked at Ure
Quote from: KCat on August 30, 2012, 11:33:32 PM
Well it's not like he was overworked at Ure
even when he was playing lol. I'm sure Berbatov is going to dazzle us with his skills then frustrate us with his workrate.
Interesting reports going around the web. 2 days ago news said he rejected the 1.8mil Euro/season offer from Fiorentina because he wanted 1 million more. Today papers report we are giving him 5mil pounds/season. What do you think the truth is? Obviously he's above the top wage of 45k, but double that? Doubt it.
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on August 31, 2012, 08:41:14 AM
Interesting reports going around the web. 2 days ago news said he rejected the 1.8mil Euro/season offer from Fiorentina because he wanted 1 million more. Today papers report we are giving him 5mil pounds/season. What do you think the truth is? Obviously he's above the top wage of 45k, but double that? Doubt it.
Daily Mail says £5m transfer and £50k a week for 2 years
Quote from: King_Crud on August 31, 2012, 09:21:40 AM
Daily Mail says £5m transfer and £50k a week for 2 years
here's the link from Sun:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4513010/Fulham-have-shattered-their-pay-structure-to-land-Dimitar-Berbatov-from-Manchester-United.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4513010/Fulham-have-shattered-their-pay-structure-to-land-Dimitar-Berbatov-from-Manchester-United.html)
says 100k/week
All complete guess work, the club NEVER disclose any details of transfers and wages
Quote from: epsomraver on August 31, 2012, 09:34:10 AM
All complete guess work, the club NEVER disclose any details of transfers and wages
I can see us going up to 60-70 on a "one off" transfer but double + on our current top earner and double on what so called giants Juventus offered. Not to mention 100k is about what he was getting at Man Utd. I don't think our club would score such an own goal by givin that to even Messi.
Ferguson just said in his press conference 'he wouldn't be surprised if Berbatov went to Spurs...'
:012:
yep as predicted Berbatov is not a done deal to Fulham. May just get ready to 090.gif
Grabs whisky bottle...
Him signing for Fulham was confirmed on one of the sport radio stations in Bulgaria last night from his manager. But yea, before it comes up at fulhamfc.com we can still doubt the situation :D
he did ditch the viola and juventus so why not make it a hat trick.
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on August 31, 2012, 09:45:35 AM
Him signing for Fulham was confirmed on one of the sport radio stations in Bulgaria last night from his manager. But yea, before it comes up at fulhamfc.com we can still doubt the situation :D
i cant wait 2 weeks
:012: From the Man U offal:
Sir Alex Ferguson has wished Dimitar Berbatov well - but does not think the Bulgarian is certain to join Fulham yet.
The striker has undergone a medical with Martin Jol's side and will depart Old Trafford before the deadline but there could be yet another twist regarding his future.
"Dimitar was always going to be going," admitted the boss. "I said last year he'd be leaving at the end of the season. He's not gone yet, though. I don't know anything about it. We've not had any contact with him.
"We thought he was in Italy, going to Fiorentina. But it turns out he's not gone there. He could be anywhere, to be honest with you. It wouldn't surprise me if he's at Tottenham.
"I don't think he's certain to go to Fulham, put it that way. He's a very talented player and his contribution is good, particularly at home. He's the only player to score a hat-trick against Liverpool for United. When we changed our game, it didn't suit him. We started to play with more speed. Wherever he goes, he'll do well."
There is unlikely to be any other activity around Old Trafford before the deadline on Friday night.
"There will not be any more business today," stressed Sir Alex. "There's no need to loan today. We can do that seven days after the deadline. There are one or two players we need to get out on loan - younger players - but we don't have to make a decision on that at the moment."
Why the hell was Jol and co laughing and smiling about it yesterday at the press conf if it wasnt finalised grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
maybe spurs have come in this morning or late last night?
Quote from: bucksfulham on August 31, 2012, 09:47:25 AM
I don't know anything about it. We've not had any contact with him.
We thought he was in Italy, going to Fiorentina. But it turns out he's not gone there. He could be anywhere, to be honest with you.
This suggests he has absolutely no clue (
if true) and therefore everything else he's said is pure speculation on SAF's part 086.gif
Also, he's leaving Utd. because he wants to play. With Spurs having signed Adebayor and Defoe having signed a new contract, would he get guaranteed first team football?
Quote from: FulhamMic on August 31, 2012, 09:52:59 AM
Quote from: bucksfulham on August 31, 2012, 09:47:25 AM
I don't know anything about it. We've not had any contact with him.
We thought he was in Italy, going to Fiorentina. But it turns out he's not gone there. He could be anywhere, to be honest with you.
This suggests he has absolutely no clue (if true) and therefore everything else he's said is pure speculation on SAF's part 086.gif
he followed that up with there was rumours going around. we have been dupped. panic buy here we come
Quote from: rusty shackleford on August 31, 2012, 09:48:50 AM
Why the hell was Jol and co laughing and smiling about it yesterday at the press conf if it wasnt finalised grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
To make other clubs think it was a done deal to stop clubs coming in with late offers.
Seemed to me like a bit of a dig at Berba
But ya never know as every manager says they haven't got a clue when they clearly have. Eg Big Sam all he knew was Maynard. just want them to have it signed b4 12 so he can be involved 2mo and I don't have to keep refreshing this site lol
Im resigning my FFC commission, my heart cnat take anymore
Apparently turned us down and gone to Spurs
Was told earlier this week that #THFC had made a 'gentle enquiry' about Berbatov but had gone no further. Still hasn't joined #FFC @BenSmithBBC
Quote from: Berserker on August 31, 2012, 09:58:30 AM
Apparently turned us down and gone to Spurs
He'll have agreed terms with them before noon but will decide to join Malaga in the early afternoon. In the late afternoon while flying to Spain he'll miss his connection at Hamburg and will decide to join the local team. A few minutes before transfer deadline he'll actually use his internet signature to accept the contract offered by either CSKA Moscow or Zenit St. Peterburg.....
This is Ruiz having a helicopter sent down to get him up to Newcastle all over again.
But did newcastle even show interest? I don't think so. Last day speculation. I'm waiting for official announcements on this one.
Brilliant
Time for the 'Berba-off' headline yet?
In his Friday morning press conference, Sir Alex Ferguson suggested that Tottenham had made a late attempt to redirect Berbatov once again. However a senior source at Fulham confirmed this morning that their £4m deal had gone through. The Bulgaria stirker is to be paid £80,000 a week at his new club.
http://sulia.com/channel/soccer/f/a97e8fe5-aa92-4015-8251-7a881bf5e6ab/?source=twitter (http://sulia.com/channel/soccer/f/a97e8fe5-aa92-4015-8251-7a881bf5e6ab/?source=twitter)
This really does seem like one of those too good to be true transfers, and the longer it seems to take for the club to announce it, the more and more worried I am about a spanner in the works. And now Ferguson has made it a lot worse!
:bang head:
Still nothing official, and he had medical yesterday, so it is obvious there is something strange there.
If it does go through, is anyone else a little bit twitchy about his £80k a week wages? Very un-Fulham like...
our medicals take ages always have done.
i get encouraged and the deflated with this deal. just missed the guy on sky about spurs so not sure what he said
Quote from: Boggers on August 31, 2012, 11:18:25 AM
If it does go through, is anyone else a little bit twitchy about his £80k a week wages? Very un-Fulham like...
Big vote of confidence from the board for Jol ey? We've freed up a big chunk of our wage bill when AJ, Zamora, Murphy and co left though so no doubt we can afford it. I reckon he'll be on a 50k basic going up to 80k based on performance.
Why wouldn't Berbatov go to Spurs. Look how he behaved with the Italian clubs. All this hype about Berbatov - where would he play? First choice in front of Petric? (waste of Petric's goal scoriing/poaching talent) Puts Ruiz back on the wing? (not his best position - waste of talent) Puts Hugo on the wing (not his best position - waste of talent) Trotta (reduces or removes his opportunity for 1st team game play). We need a top quality central midfield player.
Quote from: alexbishop on August 31, 2012, 11:20:46 AM
Quote from: Boggers on August 31, 2012, 11:18:25 AM
If it does go through, is anyone else a little bit twitchy about his £80k a week wages? Very un-Fulham like...
Big vote of confidence from the board for Jol ey? We've freed up a big chunk of our wage bill when AJ, Zamora, Murphy and co left though so no doubt we can afford it. I reckon he'll be on a 50k basic going up to 80k based on performance.
I hope so, wages like this can set a precedent at clubs though. I hope MAF and AlMac have sanctioned this as a one-off.
Incidentally, if he does sign, how many seasons do you think he'll stay with us?
BBC Monitoring reports: "Dimitar Berbatov will give a news conference in Bulgaria's capital Sofia at 10:00 BST on Monday, the country's sports web portal Gong.bg reports. 'Berbatov and his agent Emil Dantchev are expected to give details about his transfer to Fulham,' the website said, recalling that the two gave a similar press briefing four years ago when the striker joined Man Utd from Spurs."
Quote from: BishopsParkFantastic on August 31, 2012, 11:32:40 AM
Why wouldn't Berbatov go to Spurs. Look how he behaved with the Italian clubs. All this hype about Berbatov - where would he play? First choice in front of Petric? (waste of Petric's goal scoriing/poaching talent) Puts Ruiz back on the wing? (not his best position - waste of talent) Puts Hugo on the wing (not his best position - waste of talent) Trotta (reduces or removes his opportunity for 1st team game play). We need a top quality central midfield player.
It's called flexibility, healthy competition for places and back up if injuries occur.
Jol will decide on his preferred line up and then other players will come in off the bench to impact games, or they will replace players in bad form/or injured.
I imagine Berbatov would play up top with Petric just behind him. Ruiz would either play wide right or drop deeper into central midfield to fill Dembele's place next to Diarra.
Quote from: FulhamMic on August 31, 2012, 11:35:50 AM
BBC Monitoring reports: "Dimitar Berbatov will give a news conference in Bulgaria's capital Sofia at 10:00 BST on Monday, the country's sports web portal Gong.bg reports. 'Berbatov and his agent Emil Dantchev are expected to give details about his transfer to Fulham,' the website said, recalling that the two gave a similar press briefing four years ago when the striker joined Man Utd from Spurs."
Why would he be in Sofia on Monday when he should be training with his new team mates?
Quote from: FulhamMic on August 31, 2012, 11:35:50 AM
BBC Monitoring reports: "Dimitar Berbatov will give a news conference in Bulgaria's capital Sofia at 10:00 BST on Monday, the country's sports web portal Gong.bg reports. 'Berbatov and his agent Emil Dantchev are expected to give details about his transfer to Fulham,' the website said, recalling that the two gave a similar press briefing four years ago when the striker joined Man Utd from Spurs."
Generally Gong is the most reliable and objective source when it comes to sports news in Bulgaria. This has been put on their website since yesterday 23.38 Bulgarian time (21.38 GMT). I've been reluctant to share it because with Fulham you never know before its announced on the official website.
Quote from: GloucesterWhite on August 31, 2012, 11:37:59 AM
Why would he be in Sofia on Monday when he should be training with his new team mates?
Because its the International break next week and he also received call-up for the national squad. No idea if he's going to accept and play but pretty sure he'll be able to get a day off if his next game is in 2 weeks time?!
I've just seen for the first time the clip of Ferguson's comments about Berbatov and Tottenham.
It seems quite obvious to me that he was just being mischevious. He even finished by saying something like "no honestly I don't know where he is".
It's a bit worrying though that there is nothing official from the club, even though the Richardson deal has been confirmed.
Berbatov on his way in club car to Motspur Park to sign remaining paperwork.
BREAKING NEWS! Berbatov is going to ... [rolls drum ... drum rolls too far ... drum keeps rolling ... chases drum ... eventually catches drum ... pants hard] ... Fulham. I will have the story for you ASAP. But he is 100% going there. I promise. And you can trust my promises. I am an honorable man. Unlike Brutus. That news comes via Jamie Jackson and David Hytner by the way. Two other honorable men. Unlike Brutus.
Berbatov is going to sign for #fulham. He is en route to club now, in a club car, driven by a club driver. #spurs hijack not going to happen
#fulham have the no9 shirt ready for Berbatov. He signed the majority of paperwork last night. He might even train with them this afternoon
All from the guardian.
Great news if its going to get done. Bad news that its not been done in time for him to play tomorrow
To be honest I don't really think it is "bad news" if the deal has not been in time for him to play tomorrow.
He won't know our system, he won't know our players, our players won't know him. We would be better to stick with Petric tomorrow and to give Berbatov a few training sessions to get to understand how we play etc. before putting him in.
the wait for official announcement is painful - lets hope there isn't a final twist like the john arne riise saga when mummy stepped in
This is worrying. I hope there is a plan B
I bet JAR's mum is interfering again !
Breaking News..
Sky Sports News.. Berbatov in a Fulham Club Car on the way to the club to sign the deal...
The guardian had that story 90 minutes or so ago as well. Bloody long car ride thru London
They're probably giving him a lift to Spurs
His old friend Jol convinced him to sign with us and sold him for 15mil to Spurs
Quote from: mr-ska on August 31, 2012, 01:29:02 PM
Breaking News..
Sky Sports News.. Berbatov in a Fulham Club Car on the way to the club to sign the deal...
Where on sky is that reported? I cant find it
was mentioned by the guy infront of the transfer tv when he summerises everything, was also on the guardian online about an hour before sky said it.
Don't worry he is just taking the long way (driving past Spurs and not stopping) he likes to do his work within the last 10 minutes like he did with United.
Are we there yet?
