http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/hodgson-geras-up-for-fulham-raid-1084816.html (http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/hodgson-geras-up-for-fulham-raid-1084816.html)
Hodgson Gera's up for Fulham raid
Last Updated: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:13
Fulham star Zoltan Gera could be set for a shock exit out of Craven Cottage this summer with Liverpool keen on the midfielder.
The 31-year-old has just a year left on his Cottagers deal and has yet to begin negotiations over a new contract with his future now appearing to be up in the air.
Roy Hodgson's departure to Liverpool has prompted speculation he could return to raid his old club for the Hungary international while Sunderland and Blackburn are reportedly also monitoring the situation with a view to making bids.
Gera, who hit a stunning 12-minute hat-trick against Werder Bremen on Saturday in Fulham's final pre-season friendly before the new campaign, could be available at a knock-down £2million fee as he has just a year left on his current terms.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_6302651,00.html (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_6302651,00.html)
Gera attracting interest
Trio target Fulham star
Skysports.com understands a number of clubs are tracking Fulham ace Zoltan Gera.
Gera's future at Fulham could be in doubt following the arrival of new boss Mark Hugheswith the Welshman expected to bring in new faces to put his own stamp on the side.
The 31-year-old has just a year to run on his current contract and talks over a new deal have yet to take place as yet, alerting a number of clubs to his possible availability.
Liverpool could be in the market for Gera with Roy Hodgson a big fan of the Hungarian and his versatility would appeal to the new Reds boss.
Sunderland are also thought to be interested in Gera with Black Cats chief Steve Bruce keen to bolster his squad before the close of the transfer window.
German side Werder Bremen are also thought to be monitoring Gera's situation following his stunning 12-minute hat-trick against the German club in Saturday's pre-season friendly between the two sides.
After a shaky start with us I think Gera "came of age" last season, and he would be a real loss if he left.
Nooooooooo !!!!! :035: Leave our Zolly ALONE !!
There could be truth to this but would anybody be surprised if the basis for this article was: Gera just scored an impressive hat trick, Gera used to play for Roy Hodgson, Roy Hodgson now manages Liverpool, Gera to Liverpool.
The only of those three sides that makes _any_ sense is Sunderland IMO.
Gera's 31 and is clearly flourishing at Fulham in a role of necessity created by lack of depth in our strike force. Before that, he was struggling to stake a place in our midfield. Unless a club wants him to play in their very own 4-4-1-1, I don't see anyone could appraise his upside as being worthwhile while the chance of regression to early FFC form remains high.
If we could get 3-4M for him I'd take it TBH, but I don't see it happening. Bit of lazy journo combined w/ his hat trick vs. WB just making the rounds IMO.
Gera leaving would be a strange move. I don't think he wants to and has a key role to play in this team, even when Fulham eventually sign another striker.
Why would Zoltan want to sit on the Liverpool bench?
The problem for Zoli will be IF (and I mean if) Hughes brings in another genuine striker to pair up with Bobby Z (this is assuming that Andy Johnson's FFC days are pretty much over). If that were to happen, I would take the Gera transfer bollocks more seriously.
Gera was playing pretty lousy for us as a midfielder but seemed to flourish when supporting Zamora up front. I would hate to lose him.
...typical media hacks making up stories or being asked to help unsettle a player and team.
If he hadn't scored the perfect hat-trick against class opposition this story wouldn't have had any legs...
I remember him being linked with Juventus in January too
WHAT A LOAD OF BOLLOX :doh:
Hodgson has agreed wirh MAF that he will not come in for any Fulham players, if he tries to go back on the agreement then I don't fancy him being healthy for very much longer.
Why would Highes be looking at getting rid of the clubs Player of the season voted for by the fans he has to impress, also Zoltan on saturday showed Sparky exactly what he can do.
A move to Sunderland would be a huge backwards step.
He has already stated this year that he has no wish to leave FFC as he loves it here.
Lazy Journolism at its best just trying to unsettle yet anothe Fulham player.
So, so far Woy's come in for Schwartzer, Hangeland, Konchesky, and Gera.
The real question is whether or not the gossip rags have enough time to get around to the other 7 starters before the end of the transfer season. And if they don't, will the remaining players feel slighted?
:012:
This is one story that had no legs being repeated by every other news outlet. Not a story at all.
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 09, 2010, 05:14:28 PM
This is one story that had no legs being repeated by every other news outlet. Not a story at all.
You Sure? God I Hate Agents!
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6303200,00.html (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6303200,00.html)
Gera could leave Cottagers
No guarantee Hungarian forward will stay put
Zoltan Gera's agent has done little to curb speculation surrounding his client's future at Fulham.
The Hungarian is reported to be interesting several clubs across Europe, having enjoyed a productive six-year stint in England.
From the Premier League, Liverpool and Sunderland are believed to be monitoring his situation, with the Reds now bossed by former Cottagers coach Roy Hodgson.
Elsewhere, German giants Werder Bremenare said to be preparing a move for the experienced forward after seeing him bag a hat-trick against them in a recent pre-season friendly.
Gera's representative admits there is a possibility a deal could be struck before the summer transfer window slams shut, and has attempted to tout his client's services to Liverpool.
Dangerous
"At the moment I don't want to comment on the news, but there is always a chance for a club change when a player has enjoyed such a great season, like Gera did," Vladan Filipovic told www.origo.hu (http://www.origo.hu).
"Mr Hodgson liked him very much at Fulhamand that belief could be seen in Gera's performances, he played some great football."
Filipovic added: "I think his favoured position is behind the striker and there could be a place for him in the Liverpool starting line-up.
"They have signed Joe Cole, and there are several world-class players in the Liverpool squad, but they don't have a player in Gera's position who is as hard-working as him or as dangerous in front of goal.
"He showed with his hat-trick against Werder Bremen that his form is as good as it was last season."
Lazy journalism! :doh:
Hungarian midfielder Zoltan Gera wants a return to the international fold, according to international boss Sandor Egervari.
The 31-year-old Fulham player resigned from the national team last year following a fall-out with coach Erwin Koeman, but last week it was announced that Egervari would become the new manager.
Egervari has met with Gera in London and after posistive talks he is expected to return to the Hungary squad to face England in August.
"We were talking through the whole morning and I talked to him about the present situation and outlined him my plans with the team," Egervari told www.origo.hu (http://www.origo.hu).
"Zoli said that there were so many positive changes lately that he'd like to come back to the national team and I'm very happy about it.
"At that time he told the national coach that he doesn't want to play in the team for a while and now he told the national coach (to me) that he wants to play again because of the changed atmosphere."
Former West Brom midfielder Gera has made more than 60 appearances for Hungary and could be given the captain's armband if he returns.
Quote from: tingtawng on August 09, 2010, 05:53:35 PM
Hungarian midfielder Zoltan Gera wants a return to the international fold, according to international boss Sandor Egervari.
The 31-year-old Fulham player resigned from the national team last year following a fall-out with coach Erwin Koeman, but last week it was announced that Egervari would become the new manager.
Egervari has met with Gera in London and after posistive talks he is expected to return to the Hungary squad to face England in August.
"We were talking through the whole morning and I talked to him about the present situation and outlined him my plans with the team," Egervari told www.origo.hu (http://www.origo.hu).
"Zoli said that there were so many positive changes lately that he'd like to come back to the national team and I'm very happy about it.
"At that time he told the national coach that he doesn't want to play in the team for a while and now he told the national coach (to me) that he wants to play again because of the changed atmosphere."
Former West Brom midfielder Gera has made more than 60 appearances for Hungary and could be given the captain's armband if he returns.
Makes a change from the recent spate of international retirements that have been happening.
It's just Zolly's agent trying to get him a better contract. Gera only has one year left and his agent is trying to squeeze more money out of Fulham.
Plus it is a bit of lazy journalism as Liverpool have Cole and Gerrard to play that part.
I couldn't care less assuming we get some money for that gypsy. He is very overrated.
Erm, is using an ethnicity as a derogatory term OK these days then?
Quote from: ImperialWhite on August 09, 2010, 10:54:13 PM
Erm, is using an ethnicity as a derogatory term OK these days then?
I guess calling a spade a spade is not PC these days. Please feel free to call me an Anglo Saxon.
Quote from: finnster01 on August 09, 2010, 10:55:46 PM
Quote from: ImperialWhite on August 09, 2010, 10:54:13 PM
Erm, is using an ethnicity as a derogatory term OK these days then?
I guess calling a spade a spade is not PC these days. Please feel free to call me an Anglo Saxon.
Calling a spade a spade would be calling something as it is.
Zoltan Gera isn't Romani, he's Hungarian; and you used the term 'Gypsy' in a derogatory context, which I don't think is "PC" if that's what the term for not being offensive is.
that's just an agent being an agent and touting his employer, i wouldn't read too much into it. these stories started with an article on ssn which then spread like what usually happens. mind you there will be teams interested in him garunteed, considering he's not confirmed a starting space and he played real well last season. he rejected benfica and galatasary to join us remember, he's got a reputation on the continent..
Quote from: ImperialWhite on August 09, 2010, 10:59:35 PM
Quote from: finnster01 on August 09, 2010, 10:55:46 PM
Quote from: ImperialWhite on August 09, 2010, 10:54:13 PM
Erm, is using an ethnicity as a derogatory term OK these days then?
I guess calling a spade a spade is not PC these days. Please feel free to call me an Anglo Saxon.
Calling a spade a spade would be calling something as it is.
Zoltan Gera isn't Romani, he's Hungarian; and you used the term 'Gypsy' in a derogatory context, which I don't think is "PC" if that's what the term for not being offensive is.
So what is derogatory about being a gypsy? Cher doesn't seem to mind. I never used it in a derogatory content. Gera could be from Milton Keynes and he still would be crap in my mind.
Do you get upset if someone call you a limey?
Quote from: finnster01 on August 09, 2010, 11:05:39 PM
Quote from: ImperialWhite on August 09, 2010, 10:59:35 PM
Quote from: finnster01 on August 09, 2010, 10:55:46 PM
Quote from: ImperialWhite on August 09, 2010, 10:54:13 PM
Erm, is using an ethnicity as a derogatory term OK these days then?
I guess calling a spade a spade is not PC these days. Please feel free to call me an Anglo Saxon.
Calling a spade a spade would be calling something as it is.
Zoltan Gera isn't Romani, he's Hungarian; and you used the term 'Gypsy' in a derogatory context, which I don't think is "PC" if that's what the term for not being offensive is.
So what is derogatory about being a gypsy? Cher doesn't seem to mind. I never used it in a derogatory content. Gera could be from Milton Keynes and he still would be crap in my mind.
Do you get upset if someone call you a limey?
It's not an offensive term in itself, but a) he's not a Gypsy and b) you said
that Gypsy which (in my opinion) has a negative tone.
I wouldn't necessarily be offended if I was called a limey - but if someone (who wasn't British) referred to me as
that limey I might be. In the same way that 'black' is obviously a non-offensive term, but calling someone
that black would be extremely offensive.
Anyway, given that I'm 22 year old student who reads the Guardian (and therefore offended by everything), and you're a proper adult who probably isn't, we may as well move on. Let's get down to the real business of arguing about how good Zoltan Gera is...
As timmyg's excellent article points out, prior to last season he was played on the wings, not his favoured position - explaining why he was a bit poor. Now that's moved to his preferred position supporting the striker, he's excelling. See football-line ups which shows that prior to last season ho only played on the wings.
http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/4079/Analysis/ (http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/4079/Analysis/)
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6304104,00.html (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6304104,00.html)
Gera unfazed by interest
Fulham midfielder unaware of interest in him
By Juha Pal Last updated: 10th August 2010
Zoltan Gera has admitted that he has heard nothing about the interest of rival teams regarding his future at Fulham.
The Hungary international has caught the attention of a number of clubs over the past few weeks as he prepares to face England in a friendly international on Wednesday night.
Premier League rivals Liverpool appear to be leading the chase for the 31-year-old former West Brom man as they seek some experienced back-up in their midfield.
Werder Bremen have also shown an interest after Gera netted an impressive 12-minute hat-trick against the German club in a pre-season friendly last Saturday.
Gera, though, says that the recent interest is news to him, telling MTI: "This is the first time I've heard about the interest of these teams for me."
Face to face
The Fulham star is looking forward to coming face to face with team-mate Bobby Zamora at Wembley.
"Bobby told me after the Werder Bremen game that he will see me at Wembley on Wednesday, though I wasn't sure at that time whether he will be included in the England squad.
"When the final squad was announced, I called him and told him that he should ask Steven Gerrard to pass him the ball and not me," joked Gera.
"We enjoy playing together as we play well together on the pitch but I'm delighted that he's finally been called up."
Quote from: finnster01 on August 09, 2010, 10:37:23 PM
I couldn't care less assuming we get some money for that gypsy. He is very overrated.
That's really offensive.
Gera was superb last season :011:
Quote from: Jimpav on August 10, 2010, 01:46:12 PM
Quote from: finnster01 on August 09, 2010, 10:37:23 PM
I couldn't care less assuming we get some money for that gypsy. He is very overrated.
I think Mr Finn has said this in the same was as someone would joke at me as a welsh sheep shagger or I'd joke at an englishman being a stiff lipped boostord....
Chill pills needed for the morally righteous
Quote from: Crede15 on August 09, 2010, 04:20:27 PM
There could be truth to this but would anybody be surprised if the basis for this article was: Gera just scored an impressive hat trick, Gera used to play for Roy Hodgson, Roy Hodgson now manages Liverpool, Gera to Liverpool.
Isn't this you average run of the mill tabloid-logic?
Agent says Gera could go, Gera says he has had no contact and happy to stay.
The only insult I can think of in the thread is to call somebody Football Agent
