Fulham in for Oldham kid?

[malcbridger]

Meanwhile, Dutchman Jol is ready to snap up young Oldham hot-shot David Mellor – by making a bargain raid on the League One Latics.

Jol's spies are on the trail of teenager Mellor, who has been a ­goalscorer in Paul Dickov's first-team and has impressed watching scouts with his strength and ­maturity.

The Cottagers think they may have spotted a special talent and want to do a deal for the 19-year-old fast, before his price goes up or rival – and bigger – clubs step in for him.

[malcbridger]

Unfortunate name for the lad?!!!

[HatterDon]

Unfortunate name for the lad?!!!

Not as unfortunate as his manager's name.

[White Noise]

Mr Bridger sir - while I greatly appreciate you relaying this intriguing news I feel you have missed a chance to give half the members of this board a heart attack with your headline writing skills!! :dft012:

[malcbridger]

I'm not that clever white noise, just a couple of lines nicked from the Sunday people. :-)

[White Noise]

Not to worry. There must be a young David Dein or David Bulstrode making their way in the game!! 086.gif

Meanwhile, I see that Mellor has played once at senior level and scored. Below is a goal he scored in a pre-season friendly -

David Mellor goal

[malcbridger]

Not a bad free kick mate! I would have been a little apprehensive if we were in for a Marler or a Cabra. Bad old days.
We definitely need some bodies in, fingers crossed and best regards from Belgrade.

[White Noise]

Thanks mate. Same to you. I think we will get 4 or 5 players in next week, some on loan. There will inevitably be a dud or two but hopefully Jol deals in a higher class of dud!

What Serbian teams are left in the Europa?

[malcbridger]

I think allthe Serb teams are out. Partizan unbelievably succumbed to Shamrock rovers,and my adopted team got hammered by Rennes 4-0.