Berbatov - Update - in club car to Motspur - merged

[HatterDon]

Hmmmm, remember earlier in this thread that I said he was a luxury because he needed a Keane to do his running for him? It occurs to me that Petric might be just the guy he needs.

This is becoming interesting.

[mr-ska]

Berserker..  kiss a frog  what does he turn into....  ha ha ha xx

[bigalffc]

it's on ESPN and sport 360.  I think he's a bargain who could come to fulham to resurrect his career with his old manager

[Mr Fulham]

VA BENE.

[twang]

This is a quote on Twitter being attributed to Guiseppe Marotta (Director General at Juve):

Giuseppe Marotta: "We went for Berbatov after he said no to Fiorentina. He chose Fulham because he wants to stay in England."

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[Willard]

Marvellous! Wheel him in!

Erik Nevland's replacement is arriving...

[cebu]

Hmmmm, remember earlier in this thread that I said he was a luxury because he needed a Keane to do his running for him? It occurs to me that Petric might be just the guy he needs.

This is becoming interesting.

Don't worry HD, Sidwell will do enough running to satisfy that need ...    :dft012:

[horse1031]

Fiorentina are NOT happy

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1146058/man-united's-dimitar-set-to-join-fulham-and-snub-juventus?&cc=5901
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His actions have incensed the Viola, who published the following press release late on Wednesday evening: "ACF Fiorentina announces that it missed the acquisition of the player Dimitar Berbatov after we had reached an agreement with Manchester United and a verbal understanding with the player on a contract.

"During today the English club had granted him written permission to travel to Florence for a medical and to sign a contract. The player - accompanied by his agent - embarked on a flight to Florence with tickets paid for by the club.

"But the player never arrived in Florence because of reckless and arrogant actions of other clubs which have nothing to do with the values of honesty, fair play and sporting ethics which lie beyond the boundaries of loyalty.

"As for the player, notwithstanding his characteristics and technical merit, at this point we are happy that he did not come to Fiorentina as he is not worthy of our city, our shirt and the values it represents."

[mr-ska]

juve president has confirmed... Bervatov has rejected juve...  for fulham...  

[bucksfulham]

The reported wage figure seems too good to be true, 1.8m equates to 35 grand a week (plus bonuses) ... but are they talking Euros, in which case it is even better.

If it's Italy that the story's from it's Euros. It's less than £28k per week

[craig10]

Real reason y Berbatov is to sign for fulham -
He is too lazy to leave the country

[God The Mechanic]

If he wants to be lazy and be the joint top scorer in the country again, will anyone mind?

[fulhamben]

Ruiz is actually the player who runs the most miles (dunno if that's grammatically correct) for us during matches.

that makes a change :)

[Max Headroom]

Yes please!!!!!!!!

Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....

Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov

[horse1031]

my only thing is that if he screwed over Fiorentina and then Juve, are we next??

[craig10]

Was only jesting Mate - I actually would be excited about this move. Fingers crossed its legit and a couple more would be lovely

[craig10]

Yes please!!!!!!!!

Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....

Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov

Here is to hoping its been signed cos if the figures are correct there are bound to be other prem teams interested eg Newcastle

[God The Mechanic]

Was only jesting Mate - I actually would be excited about this move. Fingers crossed its legit and a couple more would be lovely

I don't think anyone could take that seriously ;)  but it is something that's often thrown at him.  And the fact that he only scores goal against rubbish teams that don't matter, excluding the 7 (I think) winners he scored two seasons back.  If he wants to do that again I doubt anyone would mind.

Ignoring stats and crap like that, on form he is a truly GLORIOUS footballer to watch.  Flick and tricks between him and Ruiz would be majestic.

[cebu]

Yes please!!!!!!!!

Last two seasons 44 league games 27 goals....

Sometimes SAF has no idea.... Tevez and berbatov

Here is to hoping its been signed cos if the figures are correct there are bound to be other prem teams interested eg Newcastle

Would he and his family prefer Newcastle to London?  I hope not.

[Oiseau]

Real reason y Berbatov is to sign for fulham -
He is too lazy to leave the country

Apparently his Mrs. doesn't want to leave England.

Argh, I'm trying not to believe any gossip until it's confirmed for my own sanity. It's going to be tough.