Traore to West Ham done deal

[jayffc]

We need to get deadwood out, to add, sadly, so Adama out quickly is good business by the Club. Whilst I agree he needs to be replaced quickly, the aim is to also replace with better quality, so not bothered if it takes a couple of weeks.

He's done a job for us, however, like Adama does with every club, and soon to be West Ham, he'll fade after a season or so.

Adam is 30 in January, so, he's on the decline now in both price and pace, so now is the right time to cash in.

It's not good business if you've mismanaged the clubs finances through fees and wages to the point you have no wriggle room and have to get rid before you sign, especially when you already have a small squad short on players.

Just saying.

It's remarkable to see how many clubs have come and gone who, whilst we muddled round, have got into Europe, figured out a better transfer strategy, sold players for higher valuations and found better quality replacements for a fraction, and even got into the top six, in the time that Fulham has gone up and down leagues, and then had one particularly good season, and simply - like when we got to the europa league final- failed to capitalise on the positives of those seasons..

Brighton have been steadily pushing for Europe, forest and wolves have got Europe, Sunderland are in the top 6 currently, though have dropped off the pace a bit recently..

Villa are another example, we beat them in the playoff final and now they've just overtaken us.

And it's not due to our manager, or even the players we do have, but whatever drives our wider club strategy behind the scenes.

You could argue at this point, after so many years in the PL, or as owners, its just our ownership or perhaps Ali Mac that are hampering this club.

I agree, but there are also plenty who have done worse too, just to mention for perspective.

Very this

For the 2 or 3 clubs that might have done so, many, many others have been far worse. We've done well without quite hitting the dizziest heights.

Again, the club won more games in the top flight than ever in its history and reached a semi final and people are still digging out the owners like we're being badly mismanaged. For our size and resources, restricted by that size were doing pretty bloody well, re-established as a settled competitive premier league club, competed for Europe for majority of last year. Back 3 points from 7th after a horrid slate of key injuries despite missing our main striker. 

Sure a couple have had even more success in moments, and credit to them, but we're currently probably back to back in the upper 5% of historical club finishes. One of those praised was forest last year. Currently one place off relegation and all over the gaff having completely botched the relationship with the manager who got them there 🤷

[perry geyton]

Adama was the only experienced forward on the bench against Forest so there is no way he will go without replacement. It has all gone quiet on how bad Sess's injury may actually be therefore we are short of front players until Muniz and the ANC players are back.

Yep the Sess thing is worrying he's finally been in such good form, I'm start worry that he's a bit of a sick note

[perry geyton]

We need to get deadwood out, to add, sadly, so Adama out quickly is good business by the Club. Whilst I agree he needs to be replaced quickly, the aim is to also replace with better quality, so not bothered if it takes a couple of weeks.

He's done a job for us, however, like Adama does with every club, and soon to be West Ham, he'll fade after a season or so.

Adam is 30 in January, so, he's on the decline now in both price and pace, so now is the right time to cash in.

It's not good business if you've mismanaged the clubs finances through fees and wages to the point you have no wriggle room and have to get rid before you sign, especially when you already have a small squad short on players.

Just saying.

It's remarkable to see how many clubs have come and gone who, whilst we muddled round, have got into Europe, figured out a better transfer strategy, sold players for higher valuations and found better quality replacements for a fraction, and even got into the top six, in the time that Fulham has gone up and down leagues, and then had one particularly good season, and simply - like when we got to the europa league final- failed to capitalise on the positives of those seasons..

Brighton have been steadily pushing for Europe, forest and wolves have got Europe, Sunderland are in the top 6 currently, though have dropped off the pace a bit recently..

Villa are another example, we beat them in the playoff final and now they've just overtaken us.

And it's not due to our manager, or even the players we do have, but whatever drives our wider club strategy behind the scenes.

You could argue at this point, after so many years in the PL, or as owners, its just our ownership or perhaps Ali Mac that are hampering this club.

I agree, but there are also plenty who have done worse too, just to mention for perspective.

Very this

For the 2 or 3 clubs that might have done so, many, many others have been far worse. We've done well without quite hitting the dizziest heights.

Again, the club won more games in the top flight than ever in its history and reached a semi final and people are still digging out the owners like we're being badly mismanaged. For our size and resources, restricted by that size were doing pretty bloody well, re-established as a settled competitive premier league club, competed for Europe for majority of last year. Back 3 points from 7th after a horrid slate of key injuries despite missing our main striker. 

Sure a couple have had even more success in moments, and credit to them, but we're currently probably back to back in the upper 5% of historical club finishes. One of those praised was forest last year. Currently one place off relegation and all over the gaff having completely botched the relationship with the manager who got them there 🤷

Just another one that likes to have a pop at our outstanding owners

[AJW48361]

The tell tale signs will be on Saturday if he is not in the Match Day squad to play the Hammers.

[jayffc]

Wasnt intending to go down the route of pointing out individuals on that. Especially at christmas. But just saying I find the hyper focus on the small amount of teams doing better a bit harsh some times, especially when so many teams with bigger resources and fan bases have done way worse comparitively but those examples get overlooked completely to reaffirm the negative perspective.

We definitely could do more in terms of identifying young talent and flipping them, but the route we took was very deliberate as confirmed in interviews and it's largely paid off well, albeit we fell just short last year in terms of league position we'd hoped for, in a freak year where we hit a points tally that in 99% of other seasons sees you in top 10 and about 70%+ of the time in a european place. That's all.

Having re-established as a prem team, The last 2 years we took some risks of our own on younger talent with Kevin, ESR and JKA. Sold Stansfield for 20m pure profit and brought through another brilliant young talent of our own in King. A bit older but finally got chuk too who we've been interested for a while and he's been brilliant.

Time will tell if those things pay off in a meaningful way but we're well in the hunt as things stand for a competitive second half of the season and hopefully bring in a reinforcement or two in January too to help in that regard

Fingers crossed
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[BestOfBrede]

Some of you are missing the point,it's not the fact he's going that's the issue it's the fact that our already stretched squad is about to be reduced by one, that's the issue.

Even so we don't play him.

We played him vs forest.

I for one think we need incomings before we sanction outgoings, though appreciate he's likely on high wages and isn't playing regularly to merit them.

I think he's been given a bit of a raw deal for us, I think he's been better for us and a decent servant to the club than we've given him credit, and he's definitely added something different to our squad, strategy and team.

I don't know why Marco didn't play him more when we were struggling for goals, I felt he had turned a corner a bit and was being productive for us.

Has seemingly been a good guy and contributed to the wellbeing of the players and atmosphere around the club, and I'm sure he'll be missed if he does go.

But as said, players in first.

Well said General...
He's also the best crosser in the team!
I'm not gonna cry if he leaves, but feel he hasn't been appreciated here at all.

[jayffc]

Completely agree about adama, under appreciated here wildly. Not the most consistent but don't agree that he strolls about at all like some seem to insinuate but have said my bit on traore a number of times.

Now we have chuk for some much needed RW pace ,With his contract up I'm happy for him to move on, although would rather it wasn't to a premier League team ideally. Hope a spanish team shows an interest again. If it is west ham then I wish him well. A likeable character whos been in and out the team without kicking off, his numerous assists last year were very welcome.

Wish him well wherever he goes

[HobGoblin]

Having maguire on his arse at manure, then setting up the winner means i'll love the guy always, can't stand that lot and that cheat should have been sent off

[Nero]

Hes hasnt gone yet figures may be agreed but we may want to wait until end of AFCONs of we have a player in.

[acji]

Historically teams with West Ham's Christmas position only have a two in three chance of not being relegated.  If we beat them on the 27th though. I cannot see where they would get the points to stay up, so wouldn't Traore want to keep his options open at the moment?

[bahay18]

I thought last season we always looked a better team when he started. Fell out of favour for whatever reason and this year has been way off the pace , probably because he has been told he isn't part of the plan .

[Sgt Fulham]

A decent servant to the club during his time. People making snide remarks about him have clearly been spoiled recently. If Adama is our 'lowest quality' player then we're doing something right.

Wouldn't wish West Ham on him, but if he goes, then he goes with a thank you from me, and best of luck to him.

[H4usuallysitting]

It's Chrimbo...let him go free

[H4usuallysitting]

Swap him for Fullkrug

[Mullers OG]

When he joined I was quite optimistic. He was clearly very quick and strong. On the other hand a record of scoring approximately one in twenty games at every club explained why he was on a free transfer. FFC has a record of picking up players who are in a bit of a rut and, by good coaching, get them performing. It hasn't worked with Traore who is still scoring about 1/20.  It's time to move on. He needs the chance to play regularly and FFC to improve the squad.

[alfie]

Just seen this

Fulham Have Submitted A Formal Bid For Ricardo Pepi......

A reliable journalist in Holland who covers PSV only has spoken on Dutch tv saying Fulham have submitted a formal bid for the American Striker.



The bid of £30 million Euros has formally been accepted with £4 million in add ons.



We have been tracking the striker for two season's and Pepi has previously spoke about wanting to join Fulham his idol Clint Dempsey also of course played for us and is a Fulham Legend.



Fulham have always had American players over the years and mostly been successful with club legend Brian Mcbride being Clints Idol - does that mean its written in the stars.



Eddie Johnson, Dempsey, Mcbride, Bocanegra, Hahnerman, Eddie Lewis, Keller, Reeeeeaaaaammmm, Robinson, Hyndman.



Could we add another in January

Fulham have also contacted Forentina regarding Moise Kean



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[First State]

Swap him for Fullkrug

I'd take that in a second but he's off to AC Milan.

[Whitestone]

Swap him for Fullkrug

I'd take that in a second but he's off to AC Milan.

And the West Ham fans I've spoken to can't wait to see the back of him. Sounds like a similar story with a lot of  Fulham fans and Traore.