Soares Signs
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The Club is delighted to announce the arrival of Rafa Soares on a season-long loan deal from Porto.
Fulham fought off two major European clubs for Soares' services, with the player keen to test himself in English football.
The 22-year-old left-back took in a similar spell with top flight Rio Ave last term, whom he helped to a seventh placed finish, narrowly missing out on a UEFA Europa League spot by a point.
He played 32 times in the league and contributed three goals, along with five assists. It followed his first taste of senior football when he spent the second half of the 2015/16 campaign with fellow Primeira Liga outfit Académica Coimbra.
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A regular for Portugal's youth teams, Soares has amassed an impressive 72 caps from Under-16 to Under-21 level. Most of his appearances came for the Under-19s for whom he scored twice in 30 appearances, but he has also been selected nine times at Under-21 level.
Soares is currently recovering from an ankle injury and will return to training after the September international break.
Tony Khan, Vice Chairman and Director of Football Operations, said: "Rafa was worth the effort to pursue and, once he steps onto the pitch, our supporters will also see that he is worth the wait.
"We were well aware of his injury during the recruitment process and are more than comfortable moving ahead, as Rafa's talent and body of work as a defender speaks for itself, as evidenced by the interest and buzz around him this summer.
"We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Speaking to fulhamfc.com at Motspur Park after putting pen to paper, Soares said: "I'm very happy.
"I came here to help the Club achieve its goals this season and I hope to experience a lot and do a good job. I have ambitions to improve myself too, and help the Club to have a good season.
"I had other options, other clubs were interested in me, but the way Fulham acted, I was decisive that I wanted to come here, and I think it's the right time to be here.
"Fulham has a reputation of a Premier League club and this season I want to help put the Club back in the place it belongs."
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2017/august/22/soares-signs
Woop
Brilliant. A player who will not be available because of an ankle injury that hopefully will be fine after the International break. Could we really not find a player who was fit now. :dead horse:
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
Player himself said it was the way Fulham acted that brought him here. Can't argue with that. Does seem a big coup for what appears to be a premiership quality player.
Shame about the initial injury but perhaps too many new faces on the pitch at once may cause it's own problems so this might naturally stagger their integration.
I note T Khan mentioned we now have an excellent squad that signifies to me our business might be done. Mind you... 2 exciting young strikers and a left back... they've certainly dug their hands into their pockets this year and we have everything we wanted!
Dare we dream for a quality CB purchase or is that just being spoilt?
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 22, 2017, 10:20:14 AM
Brilliant. A player who will not be available because of an ankle injury that hopefully will be fine after the International break. Could we really not find a player who was fit now. :dead horse:
Might be why the announcement took longer as the medical might have been a little longer based on this injury.
Quote from: rweller86 on August 22, 2017, 10:24:20 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 22, 2017, 10:20:14 AM
Brilliant. A player who will not be available because of an ankle injury that hopefully will be fine after the International break. Could we really not find a player who was fit now. :dead horse:
Might be why the announcement took longer as the medical might have been a little longer based on this injury.
Apparently trying to sew his toes back on...Coyw
News on loan with a view to a permanent buy?
We now have quite a few loan players in the squad. This is just an observation not a criticism. It does mean that at the end of the season we will have quite a few holes in the squad to fill in.
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 22, 2017, 10:20:14 AM
Brilliant. A player who will not be available because of an ankle injury that hopefully will be fine after the International break. Could we really not find a player who was fit now. :dead horse:
He's missing one league game mate
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Couple of things. Hes young so gives him a chance to settle into being at Fulham and also living in London without the distraction of a game every 3 or 4 days. If hes ready after training to go from say the QPR game that will be great.
Still going to be good for 30 plus games this season and gives us 3 + players who can no play at LB.
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 10:36:25 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Couple of things. Hes young so gives him a chance to settle into being at Fulham and also living in London without the distraction of a game every 3 or 4 days. If hes ready after training to go from say the QPR game that will be great.
Still going to be good for 30 plus games this season and gives us 3 + players who can no play at LB.
I get that and hopefully it is all ok, just seemed strange to sign someone who is a month or so away from playing
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:39:52 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 10:36:25 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Couple of things. Hes young so gives him a chance to settle into being at Fulham and also living in London without the distraction of a game every 3 or 4 days. If hes ready after training to go from say the QPR game that will be great.
Still going to be good for 30 plus games this season and gives us 3 + players who can no play at LB.
I get that and hopefully it is all ok, just seemed strange to sign someone who is a month or so away from playing
To me this almost guarantees Sess is going no where until at least Jan. Otherwise we are leaving ourselves massively exposed. I could see Edun going on loan however before end of the summer.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:39:52 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 10:36:25 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Couple of things. Hes young so gives him a chance to settle into being at Fulham and also living in London without the distraction of a game every 3 or 4 days. If hes ready after training to go from say the QPR game that will be great.
Still going to be good for 30 plus games this season and gives us 3 + players who can no play at LB.
I get that and hopefully it is all ok, just seemed strange to sign someone who is a month or so away from playing
But with the window you can not wait if he really is the guy you want. Would you wait for Messi? ok I know thats extreme example but same point.
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:39:52 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 10:36:25 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Couple of things. Hes young so gives him a chance to settle into being at Fulham and also living in London without the distraction of a game every 3 or 4 days. If hes ready after training to go from say the QPR game that will be great.
Still going to be good for 30 plus games this season and gives us 3 + players who can no play at LB.
I get that and hopefully it is all ok, just seemed strange to sign someone who is a month or so away from playing
Oh absolutely.. not ideal WW. But for the quality of player it's still a good season signing! Odoi is in good form and can fill LB in the meantime.
Good things come to those who wait :)
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Quote from: Lighthouse on August 22, 2017, 10:20:14 AM
Brilliant. A player who will not be available because of an ankle injury that hopefully will be fine after the International break. Could we really not find a player who was fit now. :dead horse:
That would be far too sensible.
Quote from: Milo on August 22, 2017, 10:45:25 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:39:52 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 10:36:25 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Couple of things. Hes young so gives him a chance to settle into being at Fulham and also living in London without the distraction of a game every 3 or 4 days. If hes ready after training to go from say the QPR game that will be great.
Still going to be good for 30 plus games this season and gives us 3 + players who can no play at LB.
I get that and hopefully it is all ok, just seemed strange to sign someone who is a month or so away from playing
Oh absolutely.. not ideal WW. But for the quality of player it's still a good season signing! Odoi is in good form and can fill LB in the meantime.
Good things come to those who wait :)
I am not debaing he is good (although we are yet to see that, just seemed strange to sign someone who is 4-6 weeks away from playing. Odoi is able to play there and is on form so we are fortunate in that way yes.
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough, or fit enough, so why sign them.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:49:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough.
Kamara also played. Came on for Johansen I think.
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:52:00 AM
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Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough.
Kamara also played. Came on for Johansen I think.
Now that you mention it, I think you are right.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:53:22 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:52:00 AM
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Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough.
Kamara also played. Came on for Johansen I think.
Now that you mention it, I think you are right.
Cisse was also on the bench and should have replaced Kmac rather than Norwood IMO.
So no option to buy then
Quote from: fulhamben on August 22, 2017, 10:56:11 AM
So no option to buy then
Not sure if this has been confirmed or not
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 10:44:55 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:39:52 AM
Quote from: MJG on August 22, 2017, 10:36:25 AM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
TK comments .... "We'll count on Rafa to bring a new dimension to our back line once he returns to play and that's not far off, possibly early autumn, but we will be smart and patient. We have an excellent squad as we stand now and Rafa will make it that much better when he suits up. Come On You Whites!"
Early Autumn, Autumn starts 22nd September so earley Autumn is the forst two weeks of that, we may have a wait to se ehim.
Couple of things. Hes young so gives him a chance to settle into being at Fulham and also living in London without the distraction of a game every 3 or 4 days. If hes ready after training to go from say the QPR game that will be great.
Still going to be good for 30 plus games this season and gives us 3 + players who can no play at LB.
I get that and hopefully it is all ok, just seemed strange to sign someone who is a month or so away from playing
But with the window you can not wait if he really is the guy you want. Would you wait for Messi? ok I know thats extreme example but same point.
Thats a fair point, but was he the guy we wanted all along as we were linked and enquired about several left backs, so some will have doubts.
I dont doubt he is a decent player when fit, but maybe being greedy like most fans as we all want new singings to come in and make an impact straight away
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:54:47 AM
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Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough.
Kamara also played. Came on for Johansen I think.
Now that you mention it, I think you are right.
Cisse was also on the bench and should have replaced Kmac rather than Norwood IMO.
Agreed 👍
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 11:09:27 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:54:47 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:53:22 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:52:00 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:49:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough.
Kamara also played. Came on for Johansen I think.
Now that you mention it, I think you are right.
Cisse was also on the bench and should have replaced Kmac rather than Norwood IMO.
Agreed 👍
Chasing a game, Norwood being slightly more offensive made sense to me
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 11:14:14 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 11:09:27 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:54:47 AM
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Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough.
Kamara also played. Came on for Johansen I think.
Now that you mention it, I think you are right.
Cisse was also on the bench and should have replaced Kmac rather than Norwood IMO.
Agreed 👍
Chasing a game, Norwood being slightly more offensive made sense to me
I think that sub was before the goal. Also, from what I've seen Cisse seems to enjoy getting into more attacking positions and hit the post against Leeds. Norwood is a decent passer but I dont think has the same offensive outlet as Cisse.
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 11:32:03 AM
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Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough.
Kamara also played. Came on for Johansen I think.
Now that you mention it, I think you are right.
Cisse was also on the bench and should have replaced Kmac rather than Norwood IMO.
Agreed 👍
Chasing a game, Norwood being slightly more offensive made sense to me
I think that sub was before the goal. Also, from what I've seen Cisse seems to enjoy getting into more attacking positions and hit the post against Leeds. Norwood is a decent passer but I dont think has the same offensive outlet as Cisse.
For me (having watche dhima lot) Cisse is a defensive minde dplayer, Norwood isnt. Even if beofre the goal Norwood for KMac still would have seeme dok to me as we would look to win the game.
But as htis is a thread about Soares we should stick to him
When recruiting for any position (footballer or cleaner) it's better to get the right person even if you have to wait a bit, rather than settle for someone who's less up to it. It's a long season and class shows out in the end.
Mitroglou Syndrom?
Quote from: Holders on August 22, 2017, 11:34:59 AM
When recruiting for any position (footballer or cleaner) it's better to get the right person even if you have to wait a bit, rather than settle for someone who's less up to it. It's a long season and class shows out in the end.
Just to calrify I do not disagree, wa sjust surprised given we got rid of a left back and assumed (I am guessing like most others) we would sign a replacement he could start rather than needing to wait for him. Hopefully he doesnt suffer any reoccurance
Welcome rafa to fulham fc.
Think this will be a good signing and well done Shad for the financing of these players.onwards and upwards,coyw
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 11:36:13 AM
Quote from: Holders on August 22, 2017, 11:34:59 AM
When recruiting for any position (footballer or cleaner) it's better to get the right person even if you have to wait a bit, rather than settle for someone who's less up to it. It's a long season and class shows out in the end.
Just to calrify I do not disagree, wa sjust surprised given we got rid of a left back and assumed (I am guessing like most others) we would sign a replacement he could start rather than needing to wait for him. Hopefully he doesnt suffer any reoccurance
Agreed. One would have expected someone to be lined up before Malone went (personally I don't understand that) and Pounje was, but turned us down, I understand. Thankfully we've had cover but it does seem a while to wait till maybe early October when Soares can play. Nevertheless, better a good player than a makeweight like we've so often had in the past.
i am just hoping it doesnt turn out like Garbutt, everyone saying he was good, but didnt live up to those expectations. I know nohting about the lad so hoping somone has seen him play a few times and can give a considered view
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:01:16 PM
i am just hoping it doesnt turn out like Garbutt, everyone saying he was good, but didnt live up to those expectations. I know nohting about the lad so hoping somone has seen him play a few times and can give a considered view
If the rumours of Liverpool being interested were true (and Soares did talk about it in interviews so must have been some truth to this) then he is certainly a coup. I wonder if he'll be similar to Stafylidis who had a great pedigree, didn't end up excelling with us (though i thought until the end of the season he did alright) yet has gone on to have a decent career.
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 12:04:30 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:01:16 PM
i am just hoping it doesnt turn out like Garbutt, everyone saying he was good, but didnt live up to those expectations. I know nohting about the lad so hoping somone has seen him play a few times and can give a considered view
If the rumours of Liverpool being interested were true (and Soares did talk about it in interviews so must have been some truth to this) then he is certainly a coup. I wonder if he'll be similar to Stafylidis who had a great pedigree, didn't end up excelling with us (though i thought until the end of the season he did alright) yet has gone on to have a decent career.
People being interested counts for nothng, Man Utd and Arsenal were alledgedly interested in Hangeland but that never came about so he came to us, turned out alright that one, but then on the other side Inter Milan were interested in Marlet and he came to us didnt turn out too good (not to bad but not too good either).
Perfomances matter and thats why i was wondering if anyone had seen him play a few times
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
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Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
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Hear hear. If anyone's claiming our squad isn't better then they're just plain wrong.
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
081.gif
dont think it is negative to be sceptical untill you have seen someone play overall so far its been a decnt window qwithout signing a big name player. I wonder though if Liverpool were interested (are there any facts on that?) why they didnt sign him
Sky make me laugh,10-19 they put up he joined us,11-01 they have him 4.7 on the whispers he might join ..lol
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:30:09 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
081.gif
dont think it is negative to be sceptical untill you have seen someone play overall so far its been a decnt window qwithout signing a big name player. I wonder though if Liverpool were interested (are there any facts on that?) why they didnt sign him
We're in the Championship. Who classes as a big name player? It's all relative. Big name often means over priced
Is Norwood a big name player? Sure he was a squad player but he got automatic promotion from this league last year.
Not that much negativity on here. People are frustrated about the time it has taken to bring in players. We still have questions at the back. Questions if the players up front are the players we required.
As for our new signing. Here he is. Careful now, no sit down if it hurts. Take the weight off it. No you will be fine by Michaelmas. Really looking forward to seeing him, oh hang on he has fallen over again.
Only on loan and could be the bit of the jigsaw required. But we had this Greek bloke once. We all know how that went.
:dft012:Westcliffe --------- get yer secretary to do yer typing.
Sorry couldn't resist it
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:34:03 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:30:09 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
081.gif
dont think it is negative to be sceptical untill you have seen someone play overall so far its been a decnt window qwithout signing a big name player. I wonder though if Liverpool were interested (are there any facts on that?) why they didnt sign him
We're in the Championship. Who classes as a big name player? It's all relative. Big name often means over priced
Is Norwood a big name player? Sure he was a squad player but he got automatic promotion from this league last year.
Did I say I wanted one? I said without signing one (and for clarity to me that would be an established player from a mid to lower premier league club who had been replaced by a new signing there).
For me you dont need to go that way and I am happy with out signings, I was just saying (which I thought wa spretty clear) if anyone had seen him play sa few times so they could say what he was like (papers are often worng), and wondering why Liverpool (if they were interested) didnt sign him, maybe there was an issue aside his injury, again I thought that was pretty clear.
Quote from: bobbo on August 22, 2017, 12:47:05 PM
:dft012:Westcliffe --------- get yer secretary to do yer typing.
Sorry couldn't resist it
bloody phone is awful for this sort of thing, back in the office soon. But remember it isnt a spleeing forum but a football one :)
Quite right, next person who splees gets banned!
Quote from: Holders on August 22, 2017, 12:55:09 PM
Quite right, next person who splees gets banned!
lol
is he supposed to be cover for young Sess? or do you guys think this is an indication of Sess possibly leaving?
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:49:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough, or fit enough, so why sign them.
Right, So we shouldn't sign any players that will not start?. So we should only have a squad of 11?.
Quote from: ffcannom on August 22, 2017, 01:05:45 PM
is he supposed to be cover for young Sess? or do you guys think this is an indication of Sess possibly leaving?
Well Soares cant play until September anyway and will need to time to adapt so Sess wont be leaving in the next 10 days (as much as Sky is trying to sell him for us). After that it'll be a similar situ to Malone/Sess last season. Sess is only 17 so will need to be rested and not overused and will also play LW ahead of Soares in other games. Both will get minutes.
If anyone leaves it'll be Aluko (not that i think it's the right decision as I've mentioned elsewhere).
Quote from: ffcannom on August 22, 2017, 01:05:45 PM
is he supposed to be cover for young Sess? or do you guys think this is an indication of Sess possibly leaving?
for me Sess is better played further forward and I have an incling SJ thinks that too
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 22, 2017, 01:05:45 PM
is he supposed to be cover for young Sess? or do you guys think this is an indication of Sess possibly leaving?
Well Soares cant play until September anyway and will need to time to adapt so Sess wont be leaving in the next 10 days (as much as Sky is trying to sell him for us). After that it'll be a similar situ to Malone/Sess last season. Sess is only 17 so will need to be rested and not overused and will also play LW ahead of Soares in other games. Both will get minutes.
If anyone leaves it'll be Aluko (not that i think it's the right decision as I've mentioned elsewhere).
Agree re Aluko, wouldnt rule out Sess. someone offers silly money all upfront the club will (and probably rightfully) will take it. As long as we can get a replacement in the same time
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 22, 2017, 01:05:45 PM
is he supposed to be cover for young Sess? or do you guys think this is an indication of Sess possibly leaving?
Well Soares cant play until September anyway and will need to time to adapt so Sess wont be leaving in the next 10 days (as much as Sky is trying to sell him for us). After that it'll be a similar situ to Malone/Sess last season. Sess is only 17 so will need to be rested and not overused and will also play LW ahead of Soares in other games. Both will get minutes.
If anyone leaves it'll be Aluko (not that i think it's the right decision as I've mentioned elsewhere).
Agree re Aluko, wouldnt rule out Sess. someone offers silly money all upfront the club will (and probably rightfully) will take it. As long as we can get a replacement in the same time
Anything 25-30m+ (as the Nigeria website quoted) especially upfront should be taken. Sess could be the next Bale, he could also be the next Dale Jennings (who? exactly). We also have his twin to blood and flog in the future. As we say in sales, double bubble *vomits*
As I've said before, I don't see it happening.
Quote from: @jolslover on August 22, 2017, 01:10:12 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:49:52 AM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 10:45:32 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on August 22, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 22, 2017, 10:21:54 AM
Brilliant, he does exist then....Coyw
No, he does not, only the injured version exsists, as part of Klines stats remit consists of only finding players who are currently carrying an injury, that is mandatory and compulsory.
Fonte? Kamara? Cisse? None of them are injured... 1500.gif
Only Fonte played in the last match, the other two must have been carrying an injury, cause why didn't they play, unless Jok didn't think they were good enough, or fit enough, so why sign them.
Right, So we shouldn't sign any players that will not start?. So we should only have a squad of 11?.
Incorrect. We should only have a squad of ten.
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:20:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 22, 2017, 01:05:45 PM
is he supposed to be cover for young Sess? or do you guys think this is an indication of Sess possibly leaving?
Well Soares cant play until September anyway and will need to time to adapt so Sess wont be leaving in the next 10 days (as much as Sky is trying to sell him for us). After that it'll be a similar situ to Malone/Sess last season. Sess is only 17 so will need to be rested and not overused and will also play LW ahead of Soares in other games. Both will get minutes.
If anyone leaves it'll be Aluko (not that i think it's the right decision as I've mentioned elsewhere).
Agree re Aluko, wouldnt rule out Sess. someone offers silly money all upfront the club will (and probably rightfully) will take it. As long as we can get a replacement in the same time
Anything 25-30m+ (as the Nigeria website quoted) especially upfront should be taken. Sess could be the next Bale, he could also be the next Dale Jennings (who? exactly). We also have his twin to blood and flog in the future. As we say in sales, double bubble *vomits*
As I've said before, I don't see it happening.
That may come back and bite you, not saying it will, but to coin an adage its a funny ole game
I am not overly worried about spurs as I half expect it, Man Utd there sone to conjour they could bid high all up front offe rplayers and also loan back. That may be too good for us with any combinaiton that they could offer
WW
glad you saw the funny side and i appreciated your response made me chuckle, on a morning when ive had my hand in p**s mending a urinal at my football club(not fulham)
Quote from: bobbo on August 22, 2017, 01:48:23 PM
WW
glad you saw the funny side and i appreciated your response made me chuckle, on a morning when ive had my hand in p**s mending a urinal at my football club(not fulham)
i am here to help, have a listen to the FoFcat that will help the day go by
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:48:13 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:34:03 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:30:09 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
081.gif
dont think it is negative to be sceptical untill you have seen someone play overall so far its been a decnt window qwithout signing a big name player. I wonder though if Liverpool were interested (are there any facts on that?) why they didnt sign him
We're in the Championship. Who classes as a big name player? It's all relative. Big name often means over priced
Is Norwood a big name player? Sure he was a squad player but he got automatic promotion from this league last year.
Did I say I wanted one? I said without signing one (and for clarity to me that would be an established player from a mid to lower premier league club who had been replaced by a new signing there).
For me you dont need to go that way and I am happy with out signings, I was just saying (which I thought wa spretty clear) if anyone had seen him play sa few times so they could say what he was like (papers are often worng), and wondering why Liverpool (if they were interested) didnt sign him, maybe there was an issue aside his injury, again I thought that was pretty clear.
Bit aggressive there buddy. No need :)
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 01:59:35 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:48:13 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:34:03 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 12:30:09 PM
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
081.gif
dont think it is negative to be sceptical untill you have seen someone play overall so far its been a decnt window qwithout signing a big name player. I wonder though if Liverpool were interested (are there any facts on that?) why they didnt sign him
We're in the Championship. Who classes as a big name player? It's all relative. Big name often means over priced
Is Norwood a big name player? Sure he was a squad player but he got automatic promotion from this league last year.
Did I say I wanted one? I said without signing one (and for clarity to me that would be an established player from a mid to lower premier league club who had been replaced by a new signing there).
For me you dont need to go that way and I am happy with out signings, I was just saying (which I thought wa spretty clear) if anyone had seen him play sa few times so they could say what he was like (papers are often worng), and wondering why Liverpool (if they were interested) didnt sign him, maybe there was an issue aside his injury, again I thought that was pretty clear.
Bit aggressive there buddy. No need :)
nope refute that 100%, not agressive at all, just saying did I say we needed one
would suggets your not so touchy
Quote from: JoelH5 on August 22, 2017, 12:20:02 PM
So much negativity on here!!
Liverpool were looking to sign him last year. I think it's an excellent bit of business.
Yes he is injured but it's not the end of the world. We're obviously confident he will be back to normal soon or wouldn't have signed him.
Great bit of business for a position we were in desperate need.
Let's look at the stand out points of this window. We were seen as the best footballing side in the league last year so our players were obviously a target.
Managed to resign Cairney and Sessegnon
Got Kalas and Piazon back
Signed Cisse as a KMac backup (who looks good)
Norwood for a TC and Johansen backup (who looks good)
Now replaced Malone with a great player IMO (Soares). (and for the record... Porto would competently turn us over).
Signed a pacey winger Ojo
Signed Kamara (strong, pacey)
Signed Fonte (technically very strong)
I for one couldnt have realistically hoped for more.
As well as this, Odoi seems a lot better this year so far and Button is playing out of his skin!!
Dont let a few bad results (which are bound to happen with so many new additions and injuries) reflect poorly on our window.
I think the club have done outstandingly well. Once we have the team fit again and players have had time to gell we look one of, if not the strongest in the league.
081.gif
THIS.
By all accounts a very good attacking full back, shame about the injury, look forward to seeing him in a Fulham shirt!
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 01:27:07 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:20:25 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on August 22, 2017, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on August 22, 2017, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: ffcannom on August 22, 2017, 01:05:45 PM
is he supposed to be cover for young Sess? or do you guys think this is an indication of Sess possibly leaving?
Well Soares cant play until September anyway and will need to time to adapt so Sess wont be leaving in the next 10 days (as much as Sky is trying to sell him for us). After that it'll be a similar situ to Malone/Sess last season. Sess is only 17 so will need to be rested and not overused and will also play LW ahead of Soares in other games. Both will get minutes.
If anyone leaves it'll be Aluko (not that i think it's the right decision as I've mentioned elsewhere).
Agree re Aluko, wouldnt rule out Sess. someone offers silly money all upfront the club will (and probably rightfully) will take it. As long as we can get a replacement in the same time
Anything 25-30m+ (as the Nigeria website quoted) especially upfront should be taken. Sess could be the next Bale, he could also be the next Dale Jennings (who? exactly). We also have his twin to blood and flog in the future. As we say in sales, double bubble *vomits*
As I've said before, I don't see it happening.
That may come back and bite you, not saying it will, but to coin an adage its a funny ole game
I am not overly worried about spurs as I half expect it, Man Utd there sone to conjour they could bid high all up front offe rplayers and also loan back. That may be too good for us with any combinaiton that they could offer
good points all around here - thanks boys!
i do hope Sess stays for the whole season at least. I must say I was a bit shocked to learn that its possible to bid for players that have just singed a contract with their clubs (Spurs I am talking about, i hope we gave him a big buy out clause, £25/£35m sounds fair. he will only be sold for another £75 more at least). Sess as LW sounds good, but also a slight worry as in how many games he will get in that pos.
no idea why Aluko would want to join Reading. Our chances of going up are just as good.
Quote from: Chutney on August 22, 2017, 02:29:27 PM
By all accounts a very good attacking full back, shame about the injury, look forward to seeing him in a Fulham shirt!
Yes, let's hope he is still not in rehab before the season finishes.
If that was him on Cottage Veranda last night watching the game,I should think he was saying to himself,! What have I done here,this lot will never reach the premier!
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 23, 2017, 08:15:40 AM
If that was him on Cottage Veranda last night watching the game,I should think he was saying to himself,! What have I done here,this lot will never reach the premier!
Good job he'd have known it was the second strong side then...
