Friends of Fulham

...featuring Khan, Jol, Mackintosh and Brede apparently.

Accoring to Ryan O Halloran on Twitter (writer for the Florida Times)

Hearing that #jaguars owner Shad Khan is having press conference in Jacksonville tomorrow that will include Fulham manager Martin Jol.

press conference tomorrow will feature Khan, Fulham CEO Alistair Mackintosh, Manager Martin Jol and team captain Brede Hangeland. #Jaguars

Sounds big news if true, I hope it's good news

Probably just rolling out the same lines we've already heard. Be interesting seeing him and Jol together tho

That's interesting. It's a pretty long way to go considering we have another game in three days - probably a good 4,000km round trip.

Khan might just want to take the opportunity to do a press conference whilst Jol is in the general vicinity but the fact that they're going to such great lengths (and that it's happening in Jacksonville rather than London) does surprise me a little bit.

Perhaps they'll announce Big Phil has signed a contract extension?

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Quote from: Big Martin Jol on July 18, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
That's interesting. It's a pretty long way to go considering we have another game in three days - probably a good 4,000km round trip.

Khan might just want to take the opportunity to do a press conference whilst Jol is in the general vicinity but the fact that they're going to such great lengths (and that it's happening in Jacksonville rather than London) does surprise me a little bit.

Or Costa Rica as originally touted... I don't like the fact that the club and our plans are having to cater to khans plans and go to him... It's disruptive and if he genuinely cared about the club and our preseason then he would've come to us.. It's clear we're not a top priority for him. Even bill gates travels to see people who work for him.

I doubt that it will be any more than introducing Fulham to the Jacksonville and American audience with our manager and captain.

Just imagine the complaints on here if any real football news was first announced in Florida rather than at Craven Cottage.

Quote from: General on July 18, 2013, 09:33:58 PM

Quote from: Big Martin Jol on July 18, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
That's interesting. It's a pretty long way to go considering we have another game in three days - probably a good 4,000km round trip.

Khan might just want to take the opportunity to do a press conference whilst Jol is in the general vicinity but the fact that they're going to such great lengths (and that it's happening in Jacksonville rather than London) does surprise me a little bit.

Or Costa Rica as originally touted... I don't like the fact that the club and our plans are having to cater to khans plans and go to him... It's disruptive and if he genuinely cared about the club and our preseason then he would've come to us.. It's clear we're not a top priority for him. Even bill gates travels to see people who work for him.

See the complaints have already started.

Jol and Brede missing one day of fitness training is hardly going to scupper our preparations.

And it may turn out that Khan goes to Costa Rica with Jol and Brede after the press conference.

that dutch idiot is taken.....a trip to Florida!

Maybe he is going to announce an exciting new initiative which will see Fulham's home games gradually transfer over to this nice stadium he owns in Florida... 086.gif

They will prob miss two actually but you point is valid

We have to start thinking big !!!
They probably travelled on Khan's big old boat ( the one that cost twice as much as Fulham )  and it probably has a pitch on deck for Brede to train and Jol  went fishing.  

And most likely unveil Peter Odemwingie, Lee Catermolle and poxy Phil Bardsley  fp.gif  

Quote from: General on July 18, 2013, 09:33:58 PM

Quote from: Big Martin Jol on July 18, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
That's interesting. It's a pretty long way to go considering we have another game in three days - probably a good 4,000km round trip.

Khan might just want to take the opportunity to do a press conference whilst Jol is in the general vicinity but the fact that they're going to such great lengths (and that it's happening in Jacksonville rather than London) does surprise me a little bit.

Or Costa Rica as originally touted... I don't like the fact that the club and our plans are having to cater to khans plans and go to him... It's disruptive and if he genuinely cared about the club and our preseason then he would've come to us.. It's clear we're not a top priority for him. Even bill gates travels to see people who work for him.

Really? You concluded all that with just a gossip? You are kidding right?




PS. Really?

Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 18, 2013, 09:38:56 PM
See the complaints have already started.

Jol and Brede missing one day of fitness training is hardly going to scupper our preparations.

And it may turn out that Khan goes to Costa Rica with Jol and Brede after the press conference.

I'm not really complaining - more wondering if there's any wider significance to the fact that a) they're putting quite a lot of effort into what seems to be a fairly standard introductory press conference and b) it's an interesting choice of venue (now confirmed as Jaguars' EverBank Field) for a media event centred around Fulham. Probably not.

The two days out for the manager/captain aren't ideal preparation for our final game in Costa Rica, but there are others to take their places and at the end of the day it's only a friendly. I'm not worried.

Aaron posted this on Twatter
Aaron Hughes ‏@AaronHughes18 54s
Day off today, so had a go at zip lining this morning. Good fun. I think to do it properly through the rainforest would be amazing though.

so there are doing it on their day off .......................no sweat !!!!

Quote from: KCat on July 18, 2013, 10:37:09 PM
Aaron posted this on Twatter
Aaron Hughes ‏@AaronHughes18 54s
Day off today, so had a go at zip lining this morning. Good fun. I think to do it properly through the rainforest would be amazing though.

so there are doing it on their day off .......................no sweat !!!!

Unless it was their day off because of the meeting?

I think we're overreacting myself.  It's not that long of a flight from San Jose to Jacksonville.  Take the private jet and shake a few hands and kiss a few babies and back in no time at all.   

General ..................................................This is the guy who posted the news it's at 16:00 tomorrow  21:00 our time and there will be something about it on  Fulhamfc after that time .................


Ryan O'Halloran
@ryanohalloran
Jaguars beat writer for the Florida Times-Union. Native of North Dakota, Kansas State alum, former resident of NY and Virginia.
Jacksonville, FL · jacksonville.com/sports
Hearing that #jaguars owner Shad Khan is having press conference in Jacksonville tomorrow that will include Fulham manager Martin Jol.

Ryan O'Halloran ‏@ryanohalloran 2h
#Jaguars agree to terms with Evans; all picks will be at start of camp. http://bit.ly/1avmLQx (http://bit.ly/1avmLQx)
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For the Fulham folks, Fri's quick trip to Jacksonville is for CEO/coach/captain to tour EverBank Field and for Shad to talk  local media.

There will be a joke about Brede playing for the Jags, Jol saying something nobody understand and our new owner saying that he will destroy the Earth and become 'Chief taker of souls'.

Not this time Lofty  064.gif
because......................................Sarah Brookes posted this an hour ago


‏@sarahbrookes1
edited bits from the visit, it's a briefing rather than conference, lots of pictures.

Reality IS boring


OR IS IT?


Well yes it is

Quote from: General on July 18, 2013, 09:33:58 PM

Quote from: Big Martin Jol on July 18, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
That's interesting. It's a pretty long way to go considering we have another game in three days - probably a good 4,000km round trip.

Khan might just want to take the opportunity to do a press conference whilst Jol is in the general vicinity but the fact that they're going to such great lengths (and that it's happening in Jacksonville rather than London) does surprise me a little bit.

Or Costa Rica as originally touted... I don't like the fact that the club and our plans are having to cater to khans plans and go to him... It's disruptive and if he genuinely cared about the club and our preseason then he would've come to us.. It's clear we're not a top priority for him. Even bill gates travels to see people who work for him.

Kind of early for this since no one knows what cooking. If you have some insight, share it.

Quote from: YankeeJim on July 19, 2013, 01:20:48 AM

Quote from: General on July 18, 2013, 09:33:58 PM

Quote from: Big Martin Jol on July 18, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
That's interesting. It's a pretty long way to go considering we have another game in three days - probably a good 4,000km round trip.

Khan might just want to take the opportunity to do a press conference whilst Jol is in the general vicinity but the fact that they're going to such great lengths (and that it's happening in Jacksonville rather than London) does surprise me a little bit.

Or Costa Rica as originally touted... I don't like the fact that the club and our plans are having to cater to khans plans and go to him... It's disruptive and if he genuinely cared about the club and our preseason then he would've come to us.. It's clear we're not a top priority for him. Even bill gates travels to see people who work for him.

Kind of early for this since no one knows what cooking. If you have some insight, share it.

I believe it is early to be paranoid. Jacksonville is gearing up for their new season and its very close in terms of flight time.

Quote from: General on July 18, 2013, 09:33:58 PM
Or Costa Rica as originally touted... I don't like the fact that the club and our plans are having to cater to khans plans and go to him... It's disruptive and if he genuinely cared about the club and our preseason then he would've come to us.. It's clear we're not a top priority for him. Even bill gates travels to see people who work for him.

He may very well do both but it is a bit unfortunate. It not just the days that it takes from preparation/rest, it's another series of flights and interviews and distractions amidst the general chaos of the present circumstances. there's no paranoia in that concern... i don't think we expect anything from this press conference and that may even make it a bit worse. It is not that big of a deal, but it is inconsiderate.

Quote from: andersons11 on July 19, 2013, 01:25:58 AM
I believe it is early to be paranoid. Jacksonville is gearing up for their new season and its very close in terms of flight time.

3+ hours either way is very close? its not terrible but it's not quite in the neighborhood.

I think the audience for this is the folks in Jacksonville. Bear in mind Fulham supporters know a lot more about the NFL then NFL fans know about Fulham. I would guess most Jaguar fans have never heard of the club.

For those interested, it looks like the press conference is going to be streamed live here:

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/default.aspx (http://www.actionnewsjax.com/default.aspx)

Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 03:24:34 AM
I think the audience for this is the folks in Jacksonville. Bear in mind Fulham supporters know a lot more about the NFL then NFL fans know about Fulham. I would guess most Jaguar fans have never heard of the club.

I think this is exactly right.

Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 03:24:34 AM
I think the audience for this is the folks in Jacksonville. Bear in mind Fulham supporters know a lot more about the NFL then NFL fans know about Fulham. I would guess most Jaguar fans have never heard of the club.

Oh hello Jags fan here and the fans here have embraced Fulham and Shad is cross promoting the teams I think they will announce a game to be played here in Jacksonville.

I've heard that they will be unveiling Brian McBride as part of the new Fulham set up and the re-signing of Clint Dempsey.

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Quote from: dino1828 on July 19, 2013, 06:13:16 AM

Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 03:24:34 AM
I think the audience for this is the folks in Jacksonville. Bear in mind Fulham supporters know a lot more about the NFL then NFL fans know about Fulham. I would guess most Jaguar fans have never heard of the club.

Oh hello Jags fan here and the fans here have embraced Fulham and Shad is cross promoting the teams I think they will announce a game to be played here in Jacksonville.

I suspect rather more had heard of Fulham FC in the US than Jacksonville NFL team in the UK! That's not to be disrespectful or stir an argument but we know there are plenty of people who follow football in the US and have at least heard of Fulham because of Mc Bride, Dempsey, Bocanagra, Johnson etc.  We're mainly having these discussions on this board because of the number of Americans already here for that reason, not just because of some new interest following Mr Khan's new involvement.Those following NFL in the UK - very few, although some are quite vocal!

Any change of ownership inevitably brings uncertainty and concern as to whether the new owner will respect and care for the club as we'd all wish. It is interesting and reassuring to hear therefore that Jacksonville fans like him and leap to support him when we have expressed our concerns. To keep the club in its home town when there was a move to relocate somewhere else sounds familiar and it's reassuring that he did that. Holding a few games in London is largely irrelevant because for all the reasons that have been aired recently it will just be a curiosity and simply will not catch on.

Some of my fellow English Fulham fans appear to be a little paranoid about Mac, Jol and Hangeland being dragged off to Jacksonville at this time and feel that "the mountain should have gone to Mohammed". Well I don't see the problem. Mac will have to liaise closely with him and they need to get to know and understand each other well, likewise Jol and it's good and unusual to see the team captain involved in this way as well. They can't see how he works and operates in London or Costa Rica. It's a perfect opportunity. It's important to make the most of the mutual learning opportunities and synergies. Not that we want ruddy great video boards at each end flashing adverts (or would ever get planning permission, thank goodness!) but more prosaic, relevant matters. Neither would it hurt to play a game in Jacksonville as a promotional exercise. Presumably there would be a suitable team in the area.

Quote from: dino1828 on July 19, 2013, 06:13:16 AM

Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 03:24:34 AM
I think the audience for this is the folks in Jacksonville. Bear in mind Fulham supporters know a lot more about the NFL then NFL fans know about Fulham. I would guess most Jaguar fans have never heard of the club.

Oh hello Jags fan here and the fans here have embraced Fulham and Shad is cross promoting the teams I think they will announce a game to be played here in Jacksonville.

Quote from: dino1828 on July 19, 2013, 06:13:16 AM

Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 03:24:34 AM
I think the audience for this is the folks in Jacksonville. Bear in mind Fulham supporters know a lot more about the NFL then NFL fans know about Fulham. I would guess most Jaguar fans have never heard of the club.

Oh hello Jags fan here and the fans here have embraced Fulham and Shad is cross promoting the teams I think they will announce a game to be played here in Jacksonville.

That would be wicked - Fulham vs Tottenham in Jacksonville (under the condition that all ST holders are flown in for this as well by Mr Tash)

I am quite amazed at some of the comments on here, i reckon if Khan opened a window to let some air in someone on here would see something sinister in his actions.

Owner , manager , CEO and MD
Forget the press junket .
Next week should be a very interesting one in the transfer market .
Which of the existing targets do we try and go through with ?
Will there be new targets ?

Quote from: Riverside on July 19, 2013, 08:53:39 AM
Owner , manager , CEO and MD
Forget the press junket .
Next week should be a very interesting one in the transfer market .
Which of the existing targets do we try and go through with ?
Will there be new targets ?

Much more to the point - and novel to involve the captain as well, though not in the detailed discussions presumably.

Quote from: alfie on July 19, 2013, 08:17:09 AM
I am quite amazed at some of the comments on here, i reckon if Khan opened a window to let some air in someone on here would see something sinister in his actions.

With all that air conditioning,  why would he open a window? What are you not telling us?

Had the training camp been in Europe, that would be different, but since it's a hop and skip by U.S. standards, this is courteous all round. Given the portability of NFL franchises, expect it to be stressed to Jaguars fans that these are two quite separate clubs, set to stay where they are. Little else to be expected, but broad smiles and photo opps (a stetson for Texas-born Brede possibly?) Behind the scenes let's hope that Jol is given some spending money, though. He'll surely be expecting that and the squad is bound to ask about it when he returns.

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Quote from: alfie on July 19, 2013, 08:17:09 AM
I am quite amazed at some of the comments on here, i reckon if Khan opened a window to let some air in someone on here would see something sinister in his actions.

With all that air conditioning,  why would he open a window? What are you not telling us?

Perhaps he farts

Quote from: JBH on July 19, 2013, 06:37:36 AM
I've heard that they will be unveiling Brian McBride as part of the new Fulham set up and the re-signing of Clint Dempsey.

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Funny you should mention that. I heard from quite a good source that the club was interested in installing McBride as Ambassador of Football at Fulham.   

Presumably in the US as didn't he return for family reasons?

QuoteFunny you should mention that. I heard from quite a good source that the club was interested in installing McBride as Ambassador of Football at Fulham.  

No connection with Jacksonville, but he is an Illinois boy.

Quote from: Admin on July 18, 2013, 10:09:08 PM
And most likely unveil Peter Odemwingie, Lee Catermolle and poxy Phil Bardsley  fp.gif  

You forgot to add the latest player touted as shortly signing for us Ridgewell :Get Coat gif:

Anyone know what time this is happening

Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 19, 2013, 05:02:56 PM
Anyone know what time this is happening

4 PM Jacksonville time (EDT), 8 PM GMT.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/sports/story/Shad-Khan-to-welcome-top-brass-from-Fulham-FC-in/zkM27UnmGUKVBTE02ERCSQ.cspx (http://www.actionnewsjax.com/sports/story/Shad-Khan-to-welcome-top-brass-from-Fulham-FC-in/zkM27UnmGUKVBTE02ERCSQ.cspx)

Quote from: Holders on July 19, 2013, 06:55:02 AM

Quote from: dino1828 on July 19, 2013, 06:13:16 AM

Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 03:24:34 AM
I think the audience for this is the folks in Jacksonville. Bear in mind Fulham supporters know a lot more about the NFL then NFL fans know about Fulham. I would guess most Jaguar fans have never heard of the club.

Oh hello Jags fan here and the fans here have embraced Fulham and Shad is cross promoting the teams I think they will announce a game to be played here in Jacksonville.

I suspect rather more had heard of Fulham FC in the US than Jacksonville NFL team in the UK! That's not to be disrespectful or stir an argument but we know there are plenty of people who follow football in the US and have at least heard of Fulham because of Mc Bride, Dempsey, Bocanagra, Johnson etc.  We're mainly having these discussions on this board because of the number of Americans already here for that reason, not just because of some new interest following Mr Khan's new involvement.Those following NFL in the UK - very few, although some are quite vocal!

Any change of ownership inevitably brings uncertainty and concern as to whether the new owner will respect and care for the club as we'd all wish. It is interesting and reassuring to hear therefore that Jacksonville fans like him and leap to support him when we have expressed our concerns. To keep the club in its home town when there was a move to relocate somewhere else sounds familiar and it's reassuring that he did that. Holding a few games in London is largely irrelevant because for all the reasons that have been aired recently it will just be a curiosity and simply will not catch on.

Some of my fellow English Fulham fans appear to be a little paranoid about Mac, Jol and Hangeland being dragged off to Jacksonville at this time and feel that "the mountain should have gone to Mohammed". Well I don't see the problem. Mac will have to liaise closely with him and they need to get to know and understand each other well, likewise Jol and it's good and unusual to see the team captain involved in this way as well. They can't see how he works and operates in London or Costa Rica. It's a perfect opportunity. It's important to make the most of the mutual learning opportunities and synergies. Not that we want ruddy great video boards at each end flashing adverts (or would ever get planning permission, thank goodness!) but more prosaic, relevant matters. Neither would it hurt to play a game in Jacksonville as a promotional exercise. Presumably there would be a suitable team in the area.

Take my word for it, very few Americans know Fulham. Dempsy, McBride and company not withstanding. In fact most people in the states don't know who McBride and Dempsy are either. I live in Ohio, which is a long way from Florida, but when I wear my Fulham gear around, everybody thinks the FFC crest is some new fashion label.
Football (The English kind) is gaining popularity, but is still way down on the list in the USA. With many NFL fans, there is downright hostility to the sport. I still often hear, "soccer is for fags" a lot.
 

I agree, nobody in the US knows Fulham unless they actually follow the PL.  Even the ones who know Dempsey would have been hard-pressed to tell you what team he played for two years ago.

Yup, and even among people who follow the PL, it's all about Mann Utd., Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

^ Yes no doubt the older crowd really do not care it is the younger crowd that cares about English football and want to see it, they have to grow it here and bring the Premier league to the US is just watering it, it will grow if you give the youth something to latch onto. Not many people know who was Fulham was when the news broke about Shad buying them, but we are avid supporters of Sahd and many said they will take on this team because of Shad.

or , we could all be fooled . it could be the final unveiling of the one and only ........ fulham onesie !

http://shop.fulhamfc.com/retproddetail.aspx?d=16&id=2076 (http://shop.fulhamfc.com/retproddetail.aspx?d=16&id=2076)

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I'd love it to be the unveiling of the away shirt, but I doubt that's the case. I suspect it's related to a transatlantic match, sponsorship, or staff appointment. We'll soon find out.  

Quote from: dino1828 on July 19, 2013, 05:38:21 PM
^ Yes no doubt the older crowd really do not care it is the younger crowd that cares about English football and want to see it, they have to grow it here and bring the Premier league to the US is just watering it, it will grow if you give the youth something to latch onto. Not many people know who was Fulham was when the news broke about Shad buying them, but we are avid supporters of Sahd and many said they will take on this team because of Shad.

Quote from: dino1828 on July 19, 2013, 05:38:21 PM
^ Yes no doubt the older crowd really do not care it is the younger crowd that cares about English football and want to see it, they have to grow it here and bring the Premier league to the US is just watering it, it will grow if you give the youth something to latch onto. Not many people know who was Fulham was when the news broke about Shad buying them, but we are avid supporters of Sahd and many said they will take on this team because of Shad.

I am kind of torn about how I feel about the fact that there will likely be a bunch of new Fulham supporters around. One of the reasons I became a supporter is that the club isn't a big, international brand. I liked that it was a small neighborhood club. It's like when a band I like that is is on a small record label and plays small, intimate venues signs to a major label and plays huge venues.  ON the upside, I have never talked to a Fulham supporter in person. The closest I have come is I once went up and talked to a guy who had a QPHA scarf on.

Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 05:35:32 PM
I agree, nobody in the US knows Fulham unless they actually follow the PL.  Even the ones who know Dempsey would have been hard-pressed to tell you what team he played for two years ago.

Your claim of a general lack of knowledge about the EPL, Fulham, and Dempsey and other 'name' players for the U.S.M.N.T. is a bit misleading.  While it is true that most Americans know nothing about the EPL, it is also true that families with children and young adults playing the game know a lot about the EPL, and because they follow American players abroad, they know plenty about Fulham, and Everton, and AV, and so on.  And adults who have played the game or who have stumbled upon it are plenty aware of same.  Also, while many in the U.S. might profess to know little of the game, and act indifferent about it, you don't hear that kind of talk when the U.S Men's and Women's national teams are playing in international tournaments.  I've been quite impressed at the knowledge some of the 'I hate soccer' crowd shows during such tourneys.  A LOT of women have played the game.  Millions of kids have and are playing.  There's something else a bit misleading about any statistics, however vaguely referred, of the American public's general lack of knowledge of the game, the EPL, Fulham, certain U.S. players in the league, etc.  The majority of U.S. youngsters in Grade 8 can't find Canada on a world map.  They routinely get the official founding of America by Columbus off by at least a century.  I could go on, but it's just depressing.  They do, however, know how to reach Level 6 on their favourite computer game.  They know the words to unbelievably stupid rap songs.  

It would be interesting to see what Clint Dempsy's name recognition is in the states. It may well be higher then I think.

I recently was at a friend's house and his wife was playing a game on her smart phone. The object of the game was to identify cartoons meant to represent people, places, and things. One was obviously a cartoon of Lionel Messi kicking a football. It was for me to get it, but nobody believed me and I was repeatedly told that Mark Messier is a hockey player not a soccer player.  I had to argue for about five minutes that there is a also a soccer player with a same sounding last name. Finally she entered the name and I was vindicated. The smart phone had to confirm my argument that Messi exists.

Here is a link to the study conducted to gauge soccer's popularity in America. Oh my son knows were Canada is on a map oh he can point out England to he is 5.

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/262?cc=5901 (http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/262?cc=5901)

Is the news conference being broadcast anywhere?

Manager and Owner

The first meeting between new owner Shahid Khan and Manager Martin Jol. pic.twitter.com/kYfoDc84kS

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) July 19, 2013

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Brede, Alaster and The Main Man

Our skipper Brede Hangeland also gets a firm handshake as he steps off the plane. Welcome to Jacksonville. pic.twitter.com/k3AYGZuxhF

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) July 19, 2013

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Quote from: Edwatch_Winston_Malone on July 19, 2013, 09:23:28 AM

Quote from: alfie on July 19, 2013, 08:17:09 AM
I am quite amazed at some of the comments on here, i reckon if Khan opened a window to let some air in someone on here would see something sinister in his actions.

With all that air conditioning,  why would he open a window? What are you not telling us?

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I like a man with a good firm handshake

When does this start?

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Quote from: Danitar on July 19, 2013, 07:16:55 PM
When does this start?

3pm EST, I believe

Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 07:19:56 PM
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The bonus for Europa qualification?

3pm = 9pm english time i believe

4PM EST

Will reportedly be streamed live in a few places:

http://www.jaguars.com/ (http://www.jaguars.com/)
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/default.aspx (http://www.actionnewsjax.com/default.aspx)

By the way, that's 9PM in the UK.

Loving this !!!

http://colepepper.com/2013/07/jacksonville-restaurant-adds-fulham-sandwich-to-menu/ (http://colepepper.com/2013/07/jacksonville-restaurant-adds-fulham-sandwich-to-menu/)
There is a photo of the sarnie !!!


Jacksonville Restaurant Adds Fulham Sandwich to Menu
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Fulham sandwich Pinegrove

by Cole Pepper

Ever since Shad Khan purchased Fulham FC of the English Premier League, sports fans in Jacksonville have begun jumping on the bandwagon. Jacksonville has, by proxy, adopted Fulham as the city's favorite English soccer team.

And now, an Avondale restaurant is joining in.

Pine Grove Market and Deli (1511 Pinegrove Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205) has rolled out a sandwich they're calling "The Fulham."

"We were already working on the sandwich, but we didn't have a name for it," said Ron Bajalia of Pinegrove. "My buddy came up with the name and it just works perfectly."

The sandwich (shown above) consists of "homemade London Broil fresh from our butcher shop, with Gruyere cheese and a homemade horseradish cream on a pretzel roll!" according to Pinegrove's facebook page and costs $10.

Everything was made from scratch for the sandwich, except the pretzel roll. It's the only sandwich Pinegrove offers that uses the pretzel bun.

Reaction to the sandwich has been very good. They sold out on Friday.

Quote from: KCat on July 19, 2013, 07:36:15 PM
Loving this !!!

http://colepepper.com/2013/07/jacksonville-restaurant-adds-fulham-sandwich-to-menu/ (http://colepepper.com/2013/07/jacksonville-restaurant-adds-fulham-sandwich-to-menu/)
There is a photo of the sarnie !!!


Jacksonville Restaurant Adds Fulham Sandwich to Menu
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Fulham sandwich Pinegrove

by Cole Pepper

Ever since Shad Khan purchased Fulham FC of the English Premier League, sports fans in Jacksonville have begun jumping on the bandwagon. Jacksonville has, by proxy, adopted Fulham as the city's favorite English soccer team.

And now, an Avondale restaurant is joining in.

Pine Grove Market and Deli (1511 Pinegrove Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205) has rolled out a sandwich they're calling "The Fulham."

(http://einsteinsdesk.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/drooling-homer-simpson.jpg)          'I want it NOW!'

I have to say, I'm actually quite excited about the future. There can't be any negatives with being so closely linked with an NFL team, and the cross marketing possibilities are good.

Also good to see from the pictures how warm the meeting between Khan Brede and Jol was. Really good to see.

I know some people on here are quite skeptical but I'm going to continue to be extremely positive about things until proven wrong

Quote from: dino1828 on July 19, 2013, 06:23:21 PM
Here is a link to the study conducted to gauge soccer's popularity in America. Oh my son knows were Canada is on a map oh he can point out England to he is 5.

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/262?cc=5901 (http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/262?cc=5901)

That article makes a lot of sense. I don't interact with the 12-24 demographic, but I can see where soccer would be more popular with that age group than it is with us old farts. I agree with the rocket ship on the launching pad analogy. I think the what the sport needs to launch is a Michael Jordan type figure for the USMNT that leads it on a deep run in a world cup.

Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

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Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

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Quote from: SKSW6 on July 19, 2013, 07:56:47 PM
Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

Now, now. Everyone dances to their own tune. I can say that I saw 6 tunes I liked very much!

Rest assured, US tour next year with a match in Jacksonville!

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Quote from: SKSW6 on July 19, 2013, 07:56:47 PM
Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

Cheerleaders are one of the worst and most awkward americanisations of football around imo. Half time should be fat blokes trying to hit a cross-bar, or kids from local schools playing against each other. They're maybe not quite as bad as that geezer dressed as a woman flogging his play, or those tenors of rock from last season, but they're still pretty bad.

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This to me just screams....BENNY HILL ...cue music, and jol pulling khans tache, then ensues a chase round the ground with the cheerleaders losing items of clothing

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Quote from: SKSW6 on July 19, 2013, 07:56:47 PM
Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

Cheerleaders are one of the worst and most awkward americanisations of football around imo. Half time should be fat blokes trying to hit a cross-bar, or kids from local schools playing against each other. They're maybe not quite as bad as that geezer dressed as a woman flogging his play, or those tenors of rock from last season, but they're still pretty bad.

Like I said, if fat guys hitting a crossbar is your tune, sing it loud.
How about scantily clad sweeties trying to hit a crossbar?  (Notice ladies, I didn't specify a gender).

Quote from: KCat on July 19, 2013, 07:36:15 PM
Loving this !!!

http://colepepper.com/2013/07/jacksonville-restaurant-adds-fulham-sandwich-to-menu/ (http://colepepper.com/2013/07/jacksonville-restaurant-adds-fulham-sandwich-to-menu/)
There is a photo of the sarnie !!!


Jacksonville Restaurant Adds Fulham Sandwich to Menu
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Fulham sandwich Pinegrove

by Cole Pepper

Ever since Shad Khan purchased Fulham FC of the English Premier League, sports fans in Jacksonville have begun jumping on the bandwagon. Jacksonville has, by proxy, adopted Fulham as the city's favorite English soccer team.

And now, an Avondale restaurant is joining in.

Pine Grove Market and Deli (1511 Pinegrove Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205) has rolled out a sandwich they're calling "The Fulham."

"We were already working on the sandwich, but we didn't have a name for it," said Ron Bajalia of Pinegrove. "My buddy came up with the name and it just works perfectly."

The sandwich (shown above) consists of "homemade London Broil fresh from our butcher shop, with Gruyere cheese and a homemade horseradish cream on a pretzel roll!" according to Pinegrove's facebook page and costs $10.

Everything was made from scratch for the sandwich, except the pretzel roll. It's the only sandwich Pinegrove offers that uses the pretzel bun.

Reaction to the sandwich has been very good. They sold out on Friday.

It may be too soon to say how well Khan's tenure will turn out for Fulham, but in the meantime that certainly sounds like a good sandwich.  Pretzel rolls are delicious and underutilized.

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Quote from: SKSW6 on July 19, 2013, 07:56:47 PM
Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

Cheerleaders are one of the worst and most awkward americanisations of football around imo. Half time should be fat blokes trying to hit a cross-bar, or kids from local schools playing against each other. They're maybe not quite as bad as that geezer dressed as a woman flogging his play, or those tenors of rock from last season, but they're still pretty bad.

Like I said, if fat guys hitting a crossbar is your tune, sing it loud.
How about scantily clad sweeties trying to hit a crossbar?  (Notice ladies, I didn't specify a gender).

People may groan when I say it, but it just seems a bit seedy to me the idea of a bunch of men leering at said women. As well as that I feel like we're better than that as a club, one that is generally associated with understated class and old school values, which cheerleaders aren't and never have been a part of.

This isn't me having a pop at the US btw, there are just a lot of aspects of American sport which I wouldn't want to be incorporated into Fulham or football in general, and likewise I doubt US sports would want a lot of ours.

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This to me just screams....BENNY HILL ...cue music, and jol pulling khans tache, then ensues a chase round the ground with the cheerleaders losing items of clothing

Sounds great. Certain sell-out and we wouldn't even need to fork out for a new CM.

Cheerleaders are vile.

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Quote from: SKSW6 on July 19, 2013, 07:56:47 PM
Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

Cheerleaders are one of the worst and most awkward americanisations of football around imo. Half time should be fat blokes trying to hit a cross-bar, or kids from local schools playing against each other. They're maybe not quite as bad as that geezer dressed as a woman flogging his play, or those tenors of rock from last season, but they're still pretty bad.

Like I said, if fat guys hitting a crossbar is your tune, sing it loud.
How about scantily clad sweeties trying to hit a crossbar?  (Notice ladies, I didn't specify a gender).

People may groan when I say it, but it just seems a bit seedy to me the idea of a bunch of men leering at said women. As well as that I feel like we're better than that as a club, one that is generally associated with understated class and old school values, which cheerleaders aren't and never have been a part of.

This isn't me having a pop at the US btw, there are just a lot of aspects of American sport which I wouldn't want to be incorporated into Fulham or football in general, and likewise I doubt US sports would want a lot of ours.

I didn't think you were taking a pop at the US. I can see your point. Perhaps they could walk through the stands and sell beer. A bit of ale and half naked women...has an interesting ring about it.  :008:
If you want the worst of American sport you need look no further than ESPN; self appointed experts blathering constantly, banners with redundant "info" running across the bottom,  meaningless stats ( this is the first time Johnny Kickball has scored against a team in red in 3 yrs, 4 months & 2 and a half days). And at halftime more drivel. If you gotta take something, take the ladies. They appeal to a higher portion of your brain than does ESPN.

Stream is up http://www.jaguars.com/videoplayer/ (http://www.jaguars.com/videoplayer/)

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Quote from: SKSW6 on July 19, 2013, 07:56:47 PM
Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

Cheerleaders are one of the worst and most awkward americanisations of football around imo. Half time should be fat blokes trying to hit a cross-bar, or kids from local schools playing against each other. They're maybe not quite as bad as that geezer dressed as a woman flogging his play, or those tenors of rock from last season, but they're still pretty bad.

Like I said, if fat guys hitting a crossbar is your tune, sing it loud.
How about scantily clad sweeties trying to hit a crossbar?  (Notice ladies, I didn't specify a gender).

People may groan when I say it, but it just seems a bit seedy to me the idea of a bunch of men leering at said women. As well as that I feel like we're better than that as a club, one that is generally associated with understated class and old school values, which cheerleaders aren't and never have been a part of.

This isn't me having a pop at the US btw, there are just a lot of aspects of American sport which I wouldn't want to be incorporated into Fulham or football in general, and likewise I doubt US sports would want a lot of ours.

I didn't think you were taking a pop at the US. I can see your point. Perhaps they could walk through the stands and sell beer. A bit of ale and half naked women...has an interesting ring about it.  :008:
If you want the worst of American sport you need look no further than ESPN; self appointed experts blathering constantly, banners with redundant "info" running across the bottom,  meaningless stats ( this is the first time Johnny Kickball has scored against a team in red in 3 yrs, 4 months & 2 and a half days). And at halftime more drivel. If you gotta take something, take the ladies. They appeal to a higher portion of your brain than does ESPN.

I couldn't agree more about ESPN. Sports Center has become unwatchable. the hosts catchphrases have become more important than recapping the events. I have come to prefer MLB Network's Quick Pitch. You actually find out what happened in the games. Baseball Tonight is just nothing but yakety yak.

Looks like Khan blew all his money buying us and had to settle for a $3 webcam

Jol looks so out of place during these public things

Pretty standard stuff. Only real development is that Khan is going out to Costa Rica for tomorrows game.

Hopefully now that MJ and Khan have met we might make progress on a few signings

it's like a political conference

That was pretty dull.  Hope none of you in London took time away from any fun Friday night activities to watch it.  Enjoyed watching Hangeland stoop over to use the microphone that was at the right height for a normal-sized person.

Nice enough press event. Good to get Brede and Jol out there. Expanding our brand is important, and we'd be foolish not to take advantage of the Jaguars link.

$63m dollars of improvements to the Jags stadium... jesus... Imagine what we could do to the Cottage with the same amount.

Jol did seem very optimistic about things, and there has been alot of talk about us "doing well", "going to the next level" and "pushing on" which surely can only bode well. When the team is back from Costa Rica I reckon we'll see some intent in the transfer window. How much only they know, but I still predict us spending 20-30m before the window closes

Rather as expected, nothing of any importance emerged (Jacksonville changing rooms are much bigger than those at CC).

All very matey. Khan's good use of 'we' when talking about Fulham.

Hangeland was VERY impressive. Not many English footballers would be capable of such a polished performance.

That was underwhelming.

Quote from: Ordar on July 19, 2013, 09:21:20 PM
$63m dollars of improvements to the Jags stadium... jesus... Imagine what we could do to the Cottage with the same amount.

For comparison, how much is the Riverside redevelopment supposed to cost?  Looked for it online but couldn't find it.

what I will say is that Jol and Hangeland are very good ambassadors for the club. Both good speakers, good personalities.

Riverside is down as £15m apparently

Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 08:43:22 PM
Cheerleaders are vile.

Why do you believe this? I've known a few and they were quite nice.

Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 09:22:47 PM
That was underwhelming.

It was a formal introduction. They're all pretty inconsequential. More important things get built/announced as the relationship develops.

On another note i love the Jags stadium. I like those really American looking rounded stadiums with low slanted sides. And it also appears to be on the river, like us!

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Quote from: OHfulhamfan on July 19, 2013, 09:22:47 PM
That was underwhelming.

It was a formal introduction. They're all pretty inconsequential. More important things get built/announced as the relationship develops.

I've been underwhelmed, and I've been overwhelmed, but I have never been properly whelmed.

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Blimey Brede looks a bit rough!

Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 08:43:22 PM
Cheerleaders are vile.

Only if you're gay. Just sayin.

On a side note, I really like the white training jacket Jol is wearing. Quality!

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Quote from: alexbishop on July 19, 2013, 08:02:17 PM

Quote from: SKSW6 on July 19, 2013, 07:56:47 PM
Happy as long as we don't get any of those cheerleaders coming over for HT at our games.

Excuse me...?

Cheerleaders are one of the worst and most awkward americanisations of football around imo. Half time should be fat blokes trying to hit a cross-bar, or kids from local schools playing against each other. They're maybe not quite as bad as that geezer dressed as a woman flogging his play, or those tenors of rock from last season, but they're still pretty bad.

Like I said, if fat guys hitting a crossbar is your tune, sing it loud.
How about scantily clad sweeties trying to hit a crossbar?  (Notice ladies, I didn't specify a gender).

People may groan when I say it, but it just seems a bit seedy to me the idea of a bunch of men leering at said women. As well as that I feel like we're better than that as a club, one that is generally associated with understated class and old school values, which cheerleaders aren't and never have been a part of.

This isn't me having a pop at the US btw, there are just a lot of aspects of American sport which I wouldn't want to be incorporated into Fulham or football in general, and likewise I doubt US sports would want a lot of ours.

Yeah... it's amazing Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis can't find their way to the stage without those seeing-eye lads leading them there.  That MUST be the only reason for them, eh?

It was revieled by Khan talking to the press after that they will be playing a couple of preseason matches in Everbank next year. Oh and yes Everbank is on the banks of the St. Johns river.

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Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 08:43:22 PM
Cheerleaders are vile.

Only if you're gay. Just sayin.

I'm going to play devil's advocate here. There have been many times during a close (American) football game that the cheerleaders come onto the field during the two-minute warning in the 4th quarter. My gut response is always, "Get the &@!% off the field, we have a game to finish!"

Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 19, 2013, 09:46:16 PM

Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 08:43:22 PM
Cheerleaders are vile.

Why do you believe this? I've known a few and they were quite nice.

Oh, I mean as a concept, not as people.

On a related note, "Bring It On" is a great movie.

Cheerleaders belong at college and high school games, not at any professional ones ... well maybe at NBA games since they bore me.

Quote from: Ichabod Magoo on July 20, 2013, 04:01:53 AM
Cheerleaders belong at college and high school games, not at any professional ones ... well maybe at NBA games since they bore me.

What? Love the cheerleaders speak for yourself.

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Quote from: Fightin Blue Hens on July 19, 2013, 11:20:26 PM

Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 08:43:22 PM
Cheerleaders are vile.

Only if you're gay. Just sayin.

I'm going to play devil's advocate here. There have been many times during a close (American) football game that the cheerleaders come onto the field during the two-minute warning in the 4th quarter. My gut response is always, "Get the &@!% off the field, we have a game to finish!"

It's the 2 minute warning there are going to be taking a time out regardless smh.

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Quote from: Ichabod Magoo on July 20, 2013, 04:01:53 AM
Cheerleaders belong at college and high school games, not at any professional ones ... well maybe at NBA games since they bore me.

What? Love the cheerleaders speak for yourself.

What I meant to say was the NBA bores me which is why cheery girls are ok at those games.  NFL games, no thanks.  Or maybe MLB could put them on top of the dugouts for the 7th inning stretch.  Joe "the Joke" Buck would love that.

I thought Kahn was supposed to be a Muslim.  Why are those women out of their burkas?

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Quote from: Fightin Blue Hens on July 19, 2013, 11:20:26 PM

Quote from: btings on July 19, 2013, 08:43:22 PM
Cheerleaders are vile.

Only if you're gay. Just sayin.

I'm going to play devil's advocate here. There have been many times during a close (American) football game that the cheerleaders come onto the field during the two-minute warning in the 4th quarter. My gut response is always, "Get the &@!% off the field, we have a game to finish!"

It's the 2 minute warning there are going to be taking a time out regardless smh.

I know they will have to take a tv timeout regardless, but that doesn't mean I want to see it filled with an asinine end zone dance to a remixed Britney Spears song.

A few other bits and pieces from this

Khan to Fulham FC folks when they got off his private jet in Jacksonville: "That's how we roll."


Fulham FC Martin Jol brought up to me more than once how his club was 20th in spending on players last year. #lookingforwardtoshad


7. Fulham CEO Alistair Mackintosh -- said Shad and he are having meetings this to discuss any player additions.


2. I asked Shad if #fulhamfc could ever play regular season match in Jax, he said that's not in his thinking right now.


Recap of the Khan/Fulham. 1. Shad said "virtual certainity" FFC will play exhibition match in Jax next summer; could debut new scoreboards

I lost to the will to live after two pages.

Jesus Christ.

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I lost to the will to live after two pages.

Jesus Christ.

Who let the Jehovahs witness in?

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Quote from: SaltfordWhite on July 20, 2013, 11:24:54 AM
I lost to the will to live after two pages.

Jesus Christ.

Who let the Jehovahs witness in?

Warcry anyone  :Get Coat gif: