Tuesday Fulham Stuff (30/07/13)...

[Rupert]

Just so long as they have my first visit to the Cottage in 1968 as number 1, all will be fine. Otherwise the list wil be a complete load of ballocks, assembled by a fool. So there. :airfix:

[WhiteJC]

 
Fulham hold Walter Gargano loan talks

Fulham have held talks with Napoli midfielder Walter Gargano's representatives in the past 48 hours over a loan move to the Premier League.

Gargano is surplus to requirements in Serie A, after failing to earn a permanent switch to Inter Milan last season following a loan spell.

The 29-year-old is back on the loan list with a view to a £6m permanent move next summer, alerting both Fulham and Atletico Madrid.

The Cottagers have moved first and planned further negotiations with Gargano's agent Alessandro Lucci in the next 24 hours, according to the Daily Mail.

During his time at the San Siro last season Gargano passed 200 appearances in Italian football, while also holding 56 caps for Uruguay.



http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/transfer-talk/news/fulham-hold-gargano-loan-talks_95762.html

[WhiteJC]

 
Fulham offer £6m in race for Bent as Kinnear bids to tempt striker to Newcastle

Darren Bent is moving closer to the exit door at Aston Villa as Fulham and Newcastle battle for the signature of the 29-year-old striker.

After an initial £4million bid was turned down last weekend, Fulham have responded with an offer of £6m.

But The Times also reports that Joe Kinnear, Newcastle's director of football, is scheduled to meet Bent's representatives this week.


Wantaway: Bent (left) wants to leave Aston Villa after being sidelined on the bench last season

Bent, who has won 13 caps for England, is keen to win back his place in Roy Hodgson's squad and believes regular football at St James' Park would help him.

He was signed by Villa from Sunderland in January 2011 for £24m and has scored 21 Barclays Premier League goals for the club.

However, only three of those came last season as he was sidelined by manager Paul Lambert to make way for Christian Benteke.


Hovering: Newcastle director of football Kinnear will meet Bent's advisers this week


Recall: Bent is hoping to win his place back in Roy Hodgson's England squad



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2381229/Fulham-increase-offer-Aston-Villa-striker-Darren-Bent.html#ixzz2aXZg37T6
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[WhiteJC]

 
Kickz wins 'Sports Project of the Year 2013'

On the 16th July at the Hammersmith Academy, Fulham FC Foundation and Chelsea FC Foundation were presented with an award to recognise the collaborative work that has been done on the Kickz project reducing anti-social behaviour and inspiring young people.

A number of staff, coaches and participants attended on the day where the award was presented by Peter Wilson, Team GB Shooting Gold medallist at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The award won was for 'Sports Project of the Year' and the ceremony took place at the annual Hammersmith and Fulham Community Sports Awards.

Kickz is a football-based scheme that has developed through local partnerships with a number of agencies. It is based around professional club coaches taking football and other activities to the young people in the community, using local facilities such as parks to reduce barriers to participation. The objective of the programme, aimed at young people at risk of social exclusion, works to engage young people aged 12-18 in diversionary activities to create safer, stronger and more respectful communities.

Between Fulham FC Foundation and Chelsea FC Foundation, there has been over 250 engaged youths over the past year and many have attended workshops on gun/knife crime, healthy living and sexual health.

Chris Webb-Butler, Operations Officer at Fulham FC Foundation, commented: "We are delighted to receive such a fantastic award for the Inclusion work we deliver in Hammersmith and Fulham. Kickz is aimed to engage with young people aged 12-18 living in deprived areas. Through our three nights delivery for 48 weeks of the year we can really make a difference to these young people's lives. As well as organising competitive football matches and training, the aim is to encourage attendees into positive activities and opportunities away from the programme to help within the progression of the young person."

Kickz takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-9pm at the Brunswick Club. To get involved in this programme, participants can turn up and play, or call Chris Webb-Butler on 07748 463013. Otherwise, for more information on Kickz, please contact Fulham FC Foundation on 0870 442 5432 or visit www.fulhamfc.com.


http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/29/project-of-the-year?

[BB]

Fulham target Napoli's Gargano as Jol accelerates bid to bolster central midfield

Fulham want Napoli midfield enforcer Walter Gargano.

Manager Martin Jol has been determined to bolster his midfield with Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone, Sunderland's Lee Cattermole and Morgan Amalfitano of Marseille all under consideration.

Uruguay international Gargano, 29, spent last season on loan to Inter Milan but they failed to take up an option of a £6m permanent deal.


Competitive: Uruguay international Walter Gargano could be on his way to the Premier League with Fulham

Now Fulham are exploring a similar deal for a player who has 56 caps for his country. His agent Alessandro Lucci is expected in London to discuss terms and he is keen on a move to England. Atletico Madrid are also interested.

Fulham have also made an offer for Marseille's Amalfitano, 28, who is more of a creative player, yet they face competition from Hull, West Bromwich Albion and Olympiakos.


Back-up plan? Tom Huddlestone (centre) would be a very good signing for Fulham


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2381023/Fulham-target-Napolis-Walter-Gargano-Martin-Jol-accelerates-bid-bolster-central-midfield.html#ixzz2aUymN3vy
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CAn we please stop the Daily SNAIL and Huddlestone's agent from continually phishing for a move out from Spuds to FFC... WE DON'T WANT A SICK NOTE!!!!! Go away!!