Roy confirmed after the Wolves game that Erik is definitely leaving at the end of the season to join Viking Stavanger -
Meanwhile, Hodgson revealed after Sunday's 0-0 Barclays Premier League draw with Wolves that striker Erik Nevland would leave for Norwegian side Viking Stavanger at the end of the season.
Hodgson had hoped to tempt Nevland to stay at Craven Cottage with a new one-year deal but the 32-year-old has decided to return to the club where he started his career.
"He's a marvellous player, a fantastic professional and a very good footballer," said Hodgson of the former Manchester United forward. "He has played a major part in the success we have had in the two and a half years he has been at the club and I must congratulate Viking on the signing. He'll score lots of goals for them."
He has been a great player to watch and leaves behind some wonderful memories. Thanks for all you have done Erik and good luck in the future.
Ditto
Thanks Erik - Good luck for the future.
It's a shame you never got more ganes in IMO
Thanks Erik! :045:
Thanks Erik and good luck for the future.
I hope he'll make an appearance in the final home match of the season.
There have been occasions when Nevland could have added something to our attack but for whatever reason Roy chose to ignore him.
Personally I rated him quite highly and I wish him all the best in the future
Not only ice cool .............. but clinical. As has been said should have had more games as a super sub and certainly put in a shift.
Sorry to see him go. Played a big part in the Great Escape and had his moments last season also.
Good luck and thank you.
Great Pro and we will miss him. With him off and Kamara off,and AJ a gamble if he returns, we haven't many players up front left.
Cheers for everything Erik. And how many footballers would actually pay their own money to join anouther club? Top man.
Probably the best for both parties, tbh.
Nevland will forever be held in high regard at Fulham after his great escape antics and his excellent performances last season.
Sad to see him go but all the best for the future
Quote from: Lighthouse on April 19, 2010, 10:29:21 AM
Great Pro and we will miss him. With him off and Kamara off,and AJ a gamble if he returns, we haven't many players up front left.
If I'm Okaka, or his advisor, I'm offski as well. He won't develop his game sat on the bench and there have been times recently when he could have been given an opportunity. Either he has rocked Roys boat or is showing nowt on the training ground. Then theres the Elm "will he won't he" debacle......................................
"Wanted. Frontman to assist in teh scoring of goals. Must be bilingual and live locally"
Thanks for everything and the good memories, Erik The Viking.
I wish you the best of luck playing for your hometown club again
...few players, in relation to their playing time on the pitch, have made such an impact on the fans than have Erik Nevland (aka ETG - Erik The Great). With his cool finishing, his happy countenance, hard work ethic and willingness to sit on the bench and take his (rare) opportunities to come on.
A great professional in the McGod mould, I really do wish him well for the remainder of his career as a player, coach etc., and like everyone else, I wished he had played more final 25 minutes for us in his Ole Gunnar Solskjaer role...
PS: I hope Fulham FC put Gentleman Jim on suicide watch!
Best of luck Erik and thanks for the memories. A really top finisher who should have played far more regularly IMHO.
TW
Sad to see an end to the Fulham days of a true pro and gent. Thanks for your pure perfection in the Great Escape.
Sad news indeed, but a certain inevitability about it...
All the best Mr Erik sir - favourite memory was your goal against Reading when we won 2-0. Indeed your contribution to our Great Escape season was significant.
Erik The Nev - thanks for that wonderful equalizer against chelsea away. Dogbreath scores, Nevland equalizes a minute later. We stilll lost the match, but it was nice sticking it up em!
Farewell, and thanks for all the fish.
We've still got games in Europe where Erik may come in very useful. So lets not be waving him off just yet!
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on April 19, 2010, 01:28:43 PM
We've still got games in Europe where Erik may come in very useful. So lets not be waving him off just yet!
Wouldn't it be something if Erik did an Ole Gunnar and came on in the 90th minute and scored the winner against the red scousers and brought us the Europa League... ? :045: :045: :045:
Quote from: finnster01 on April 19, 2010, 01:47:36 PM
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on April 19, 2010, 01:28:43 PM
We've still got games in Europe where Erik may come in very useful. So lets not be waving him off just yet!
Wouldn't it be something if Erik did an Ole Gunnar and came on in the 90th minute and scored the winner against the red scousers and brought us the Europa League... ? :045: :045: :045:
Preferably in the 92nd min to secure a 1-0 victory for the mighty whites!
Quote from: LBNo11 on April 19, 2010, 11:33:19 AM
...few players, in relation to their playing time on the pitch, have made such an impact on the fans than have Erik Nevland (aka ETG - Erik The Great). With his cool finishing, his happy countenance, hard work ethic and willingness to sit on the bench and take his (rare) opportunities to come on.
A great professional in the McGod mould, I really do wish him well for the remainder of his career as a player, coach etc., and like everyone else, I wished he had played more final 25 minutes for us in his Ole Gunnar Solskjaer role...
PS: I hope Fulham FC put Gentleman Jim on suicide watch!
Well put Mr Barrett, goodbye (once the season is done and dusted) and good luck Erik - you'll be missed and I hope The Cottage has the opportunity to give you a suitable farewell.
Top man in my estimation. Did what was asked of him and never complained. A true professional who will be missed by FFC. Dont become a stranger Erik, and come back from time to time, i am sure you will ALWAYS be welcome at CC by all the staff and of course all of the supporters. :038: :038: :038: :54: :54:
Cheers for everything Eric, you will always recieve a warm welcome at the Cottage :038:
Yeah will always have great memories of Erik and have really liked him as part of Fulham. I'll never forget The Great Escape goals against Reading and Birmingham. Thank you...
Quote from: blingo on April 19, 2010, 02:47:35 PM
Top man in my estimation. Did what was asked of him and never complained. A true professional who will be missed by FFC. Dont become a stranger Erik, and come back from time to time, i am sure you will ALWAYS be welcome at CC by all the staff and of course all of the supporters. :038: :038: :038: :54: :54:
Very well put Blingo. I too wish him all the very best.
Yep, agree with all comments and sentiments. Add my thanks and best wishes to him for his future in home pastures.
As an impact sub he was great. I will miss him.
Thanks Eric and good luck at Stavanger
Erik's Cottage Farewell
Wednesday 5th May 2010
Fulham FC News
Erik Nevland admitted great disappointment as his final Craven Cottage appearance ended with a galling defeat against Stoke City.
Very little went Fulham's way on a night when the Whites enjoyed plenty of possession, but struggled to come to terms with the visitors' physical approach.
Despite the majority of attacking possession, the Potters delivered a sucker punch inside the last 10 minutes when Matt Etherington fired home with his side's first real attempt at goal, ruining the striker's last home appearance before he returns to Norway at the end of the season.
"It was obviously not the sign off I would have liked," admitted the 32-year-old. "I would have loved to win the game but it wasn't to be today."
Nevland watched from the sidelines in the first-half as Tony Pulis' charges produced some questionable challenges on the likes of Dickson Etuhu and Clint Dempsey, living up to their reputation as Premier League bully boys, but the Norwegian refused to blame the end result on Stoke's approach.
"It was as we expected really," he said. "They came to get a point and maybe steal all three, and unfortunately for us they did steal them.
"Even though we were the better team in general play, we didn't really threaten them too much, so that was disappointing."
But although the result came as a blow to the Whites' hopes of achieving the targeted top 10 finish, he was quick to remind us that greater glories potentially lie ahead.
"It's been a great season and it still is. There are still two big games to go, so we just have to keep it going and who knows, maybe there will be a big prize at the end of it."
And after completing the traditional end of season lap of honour to rapturous applause from the Fulham faithful with whom he has been so popular for the past two-plus years, Nevland reflected on what he will treasure as a special period in his career.
"It's been a great journey from day one and a period of my career I will always remember. It will always be a part of my life I look back on with fondness. I really appreciate having had the chance to play for Fulham in the Premier League, so I thank the fans for their support."
And with a trip to the Emirates to face Arsenal, and the UEFA Europa League final still to come, Erik has two great opportunities to end his Whites career with one more trademark coolly finished goal, and potentially a fantasy finale.
"That would be nice personally," he considered. "But most important is that the team does well.
"The most important game now is obviously the Final and if we can get a win there that would be absolutely amazing, whether I score or not.
"Leaving Motspur Park on my last day here with a Europa League medal around my neck would be an absolute dream."
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