Tuesday Fulham Stuff (01/09/15)...

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DUNDEE UNITED FANS GET EXCITED ABOUT TAGGART CAPTURE

Sky Sports Scotland and the Daily Record are reporting that Fulham striker Adam Taggart is set for a season-long move to Dundee United and Terrors fans are getting excited.

The 22-year-old Australian international has seen his opportunities limited at Craven Cottage but a move north could get the best out of the talented hitman.

That's certainly seems to be the prevailing opinion when browsing Social Media with Dundee Evening Telegraph reporter Liam Kennedy publishing a profile of the player.


http://news.ladbrokes.com/spfl/scottish-premiership/dundee-united-fans-excited-taggart-capture.html?

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Stearman Signs

The Club is delighted to secure the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Richard Stearman on a three-year deal, with a Club option to extend by a further 12 months, for an undisclosed fee.

Having progressed through the Leicester City academy, Stearman made his debut for the Foxes shortly after his 17th birthday in a goalless draw with Cardiff City in the Championship. He went on to play 130 times for the club, and scored 11 goals.

After winning both the fans' and Players' Player of the Season awards in 2007/08, Stearman joined Wolves for an undisclosed fee. He featured 40 times in his debut season at Molineux as they won the title, and he was named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year.

He was a regular in the side as Wolves avoided relegation for two seasons running, but he was unable to prevent them slipping out of the top flight in 2011/12. In total, he appeared 77 times in the Premier League.

Stearman re-joined former Wolves manager Mick McCarthy on loan at Ipswich Town for the second half of the 2012/13 campaign, but returned to Molineux to help them secure the League One title the following season.

Last term he was a major factor in the club's successful first season back in the Championship, as the team secured a seventh place finish, and Stearman was again named both the fans' and Players' Player of the Year. The 28-year-old leaves Wolves having featured 234 times for the club.


http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2015/september/01/stearman-signs?

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Stearman completes Fulham move
by DAN on SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Fulham have completed the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Richard Stearman for an undisclosed fee. The former Wolves skipper has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage – and Fulham have the option of extending his contract by a further year.

The 28 year-old, who won last season's player of the year award at Wolves, was a popular figure with the fans at Molineux and was one of Kit Symons' first targets earlier in the summer as he looked to plug the weaknesses at the heart of Fulham's defence. Stearman's omission from Saturday's side to face Charlton Athletic took many Wolves supporters by surprise – with manager Kenny Jackett confirming afterwards that the two clubs had agreed a fee for the former Leicester City defender. Stearman passed a medical at Motspur Park today and the deal is believed to be worth around £2m, with half payable immediately and another £1m dependent on clauses.

Stearman made his professional debut for Leicester just after his seventeenth birthday, helping the Foxes keep a clean sheet against Cardiff, and quickly established himself as a key member of City's defence. His accomplished displays saw him win back-to-back player of the season awards and he signed for Wolves in 2008, making 40 appearances as his new club won the Championship title in his first season. Stearman was named in the Championship PFA Team of the Year and remained a regular as Wolves suffered back-to-back relegations.

Stearman teamed with his old manager Mick McCarthy on loan at Ipswich, but returned to Wolves and helped them win promotion from League One as champions and followed that up with an excellent season as Wolves finished seventh in the Championship last season. He made 234 appearances for the club, scoring six goals. Symons will hope that Stearman's arrival will bolster a defence that struggled in the Championship last season – and he could well be paired with fellow new arrival, Tim Ream, when the Whites take on Blackburn Rovers after the international break.


http://hammyend.com/index.php/2015/09/stearman-completes-fulham-move/?

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Richard Stearman: Fulham sign Wolves defender

Fulham have signed centre-half Richard Stearman from Championship rivals Wolves for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old has signed a three-year contract with a club option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.

Stearman, who was named Wolves' player of the season last term, made over 200 appearances for the club after signing from Leicester City in 2008.

Fulham are currently 14th in the Championship, with five points from their opening five fixtures.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34116976

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UPDATE: Sheffield United's Dan Burn bid


Dan Burn in action against United last week in the Capital One Cup

13:01Tuesday 01 September 2015
Sheffield United have lodged a bid for Fulham defender Dan Burn, The Star understands.

Sources in London report Bramall Lane's hierarchy made an official approach for the 23-year-old earlier this morning, soon after Richard Stearman of Wolverhampton Wanderers opened talks about a move to Kit Symons' side.

Burn joined Fulham from Darlington in 2011 and his since represented both Yeovil Town and Birmingham City on loan. David Edgar completed a temporary transfer from St Andrews to United, where he is scheduled to spent the rest of the season, last month.


Burn, who is six foot seven inches tall, was a member of the Yeovil side team which gained promotion to the Championship via the play-offs in 2013.

UPDATE 13.46
Contrary to reports, Burn has not undergone a medical at United, who are also understood to be pursuing alternative options. Indeed, a scenario could arise whereby they attempt to strike a loan deal for Burn if permanent deals for other names on the manager's wanted list prove elusive.



http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheff-utd-news/update-sheffield-united-s-dan-burn-bid-1-7438084?

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Norwich striker Gary Hooper a deadline day target for Fulham

Fulham are in talks with Norwich over the potential season-long loan signing of striker Gary Hooper, according to Sky sources.

The Whites are keen to add another forward option before the window closes and Hooper is their first-choice target on deadline day.

Hooper has fallen down the pecking order at Carrow Road and has made just two substitute appearances so far this season, having signed for the club in a £5m deal from Celtic in 2013.

The 27-year-old has scored 20 goals for the Canaries and made 70 appearances for the club in all competitions.

Fulham, meanwhile, are also hoping to land another central defender before the deadline after confirming the signing of Richard Stearman from Wolves.

The Whites launched a bid for Nottingham Forest's Michael Mancienne last week, according to Sky sources, and enquired about Lyon defender Bakary Koke on Monday.

It is understood current defenders Nikolay Bodurov and Dan Burn are available for a loan and a permanent deal respectively, with several Championship clubs interested in Bodurov and Burn the subject of a bid from Sheffield United on deadline day.

Young Fulham striker Adam Taggart has also agreed to join Scottish club Dundee United on a season-long loan.


http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/9975104/norwich-striker-gary-hooper-a-deadline-day-target-for-fulham?

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Hooper having Fulham medical ahead of loan move
by DAN on SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Gary Hooper is having a medical at Fulham ahead of a proposed loan move from Norwich City, according to the Daily Mail.

The Canaries forward has slipped down the pecking order at Carrow Road during the summer and spent much of the close season being linked with a move away from the club. Both Sheffield Wednesday and former club Celtic were thought to be keen on capturing the 27 year-old striker, but Fulham have stolen a march on their competitors this afternoon having swiftly concluded talks with the Premier League side about the possibility of a season-long loan deal.

Hooper, restricted to just two substitute appearances for Norwich this season, has scored 20 goals in 70 games for the Canaries since signing from Celtic in a £5m deal back in June 2013. Fulham manager Kit Symons is keen to bolster his striking options as he reshapes his squad following a shaky start to the new campaign – and Hooper's of scoring goals at this level, for both Scunthorpe and Norwich, makes him a perfect potential foil for Ross McCormack, who signed a new contract at Craven Cottage earlier this month.


http://hammyend.com/index.php/2015/09/hooper-having-fulham-medical-ahead-of-loan-move/?

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Fulham complete the signing of former Leicester City defender
Fulham have completed the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Richard Stearman.

The former Fox had been skipper at Wolverhampton Wanderers, however the defender had only one year remaining on his current deal and the club decided the cash in.

The defender has penned a three-year deal at Craven Cottage.

Stearman was a product of the Leicester City academy and made over 100 appearances for the Foxes between 2004 and 2008 before leaving for Wolves.


http://www.first4lcfc.co.uk/blog/fulham-complete-the-signing-of-former-leicester-city-defender/?

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Hooper Having Fulham Medical
   
Having only just brought you the news that Fulham are talking to Norwich about a season long loan for Gary Hooper, it seems that he's now having a medical with the Cottagers, according to the Daily Mail.

Strewth, that escalated quickly!

OTBC


Read more: http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=412089#ixzz3kVDtCU1v

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Gary Hooper having a medical at Fulham ahead of loan move from Norwich
Gary Hooper saw a move to Sheffield Wednesday collapse at the weekend
Hooper scored 20 goals in 69 appearances at Norwich City

Gary Hooper is having a medical at Fulham ahead of a season-long loan deal at the Championship club. 

The 27-year-old saw a move to Sheffield Wednesday fall through at the weekend but Kit Symons is keen to team him up with Ross McCormack and spearhead Fulham's promotion push.

Hooper joined Norwich for £5million in 2013 but has failed to rekindle the form that made him a firm favourite at Celtic. He has managed 20 goals in 69 appearances overall for the Carrow Road club.


Gary Hooper is having a medical at Fulham ahead of a loan move to Craven Cottage


Hooper has fallen down the pecking order at Norwich after Alex Neil signed Dieumerci Mbokani on loan from Dynamo Kiev on Monday.

Forwards Hugo Rodallega and Bryan Ruiz left Fulham this summer and Adam Taggart joined Dundee United on loan on Tuesday.

Manager Kit Symons has McCormack, Cauley Woodrow, Moussa Dembele and injured Matt Smith as his striking options.

Symons will hope that Hooper's signing will boost Fulham's chances of being in the promotion mix at the end of the season.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3218431/Gary-Hooper-having-medical-Fulham-ahead-loan-Norwich.html#ixzz3kVEFOD9a
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Cole Joins Shrews

The Club can confirm that winger Larnell Cole has joined Sky Bet League One side Shrewsbury Town on loan until 3rd January 2016.

We wish Larnell the best of luck during his time with the Shrews.


http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2015/september/01/cole-joins-shrews?

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Burn set to stay at Fulham
by DAN on SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Dan Burn is poised to remain with Fulham beyond the transfer window, after the Whites abandoned plans to bring in another centre back following the successful acquisitions of Tim Ream and Richard Stearman in recent days.

Sky Sports understands that Kit Symons' decision to end his chase for defensive reinforcements effectively dooms Sheffield United's determined pursuit of Burn, which had been hotly tipped to finish successfully overnight. The Blades had an initial bid rejected by Fulham, who felt the offer fell well below their valuation of the 6ft 7in defender, and were preparing to return with a second offer.

The 22 year-old, who has been in and out of the Fulham starting line-up during the early weeks of the season, will remain at Craven Cottage and must try and force his way back into Symons' long-term plans.


http://hammyend.com/index.php/2015/09/burn-set-to-stay-at-fulham/?

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Midfielder Comes in From Fulham

Larnell Cole Joins On Loan From Fulham

Town have this afternoon confirm the signing midfielder Larnell Cole on loan from Fulham.

The 22 year old is an attacking minded midfielder and his loan from the Championship side will run until January.

The Manchester born player progressed through the youth ranks at Manchester United before singing pro with his hometown club.  He made the move to Fulham in January 2014 and has also spent a loan spell with Milton Keynes Dons. 

Micky Mellon has spoken about the need to bring some extra pace to his squad and Larnell fits the bill;"I'm delighted to have been able to sign Larnell and bring him to the club.

"He's a player I've been aware of since his time at Man United and I've watch his career progress.

"Larnell is an exciting, positive player who will come and I'm sure will help improve the group."



Read more at http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/midfielder-larnell-cole-comes-in-from-fulham-2662901.aspx#tLeyDmRMDXppgaD3.99

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Kavanagh wins Republic of Ireland under-21 call-up
by DAN on SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Fulham defender Sean Kavanagh has been named in the Republic of Ireland's Under-21 squad for their forthcoming matches against Qatar and Andorra.

The Irish face the Qatari Under-23 side in a friendly at Bury's Gigg Lane on Friday evening before travelling to Andorra for their second European Championship qualifier on Tuesday night. The Irish triumphed 1-0 in the first match between the two sides in Group Two.

Kavanagh, who has won two previous caps for his country at this level, has yet to play for the Fulham first team this season having only recently recovered from an ankle injury but made seventeen appearances during his breakthrough campaign last year, scoring a superb goal against Norwich City.


http://hammyend.com/index.php/2015/09/kavanagh-wins-republic-of-ireland-under-21-call-up/?

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TAGGART LOAN CONFIRMED

Dundee United have secured, subject to international clearance, the loan signing of Australian international striker Adam Taggart until January 2016.

The 22-year-old joins from English Championship side Fulham and will join his team mates next week after friendly matches versus Turkey and Macedonia on 4th and 7th September respectively.


http://dufc.co/news/taggart-loan-confirmed/?

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Taggart's Dundee United Loan

The Club can confirm that Adam Taggart has joined Scottish Premiership side Dundee United on loan until January.

We wish Adam the best of luck during his time north of the border.


http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2015/september/01/taggarts-united-loan?

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Transfer Round-Up

A full round-up of the incomings and outgoings at Fulham Football Club in the summer transfer window.

Ins

Andrew Lonergan

Signed: 19th June

Fee: Free transfer

From: Bolton Wanderers


Ben Pringle

Signed: 19th June

Fee: Free transfer

Previous club: Rotherham United


Tom Cairney

Signed: 26th June

Fee: Undisclosed

Previous club: Blackburn Rovers


Jazz Richards

Signed: 2nd July

Fee: Undisclosed

Previous club: Swansea City


Jamie O'Hara

Signed: 7th July

Fee: Free transfer

Previous club: Blackpool


Luke Garbutt

Signed: 25th July

Fee: Loan

Parent club: Everton


Sakari Mattila

Signed: 4th August

Fee: Undisclosed

Previous club: Aalesund FK


Tim Ream

Signed: 20th August

Fee: Undisclosed

Previous club: Bolton Wanderers


Joe Lewis

Signed: 24th August

Fee: Loan

Parent club: Cardiff City


James Husband

Signed: 28th August

Fee: Loan

Parent club: Middlesbrough


Ryan Fredericks

Signed: 31st August

Fee: Undisclosed

Previous club: Bristol City


Richard Stearman

Signed: 1st September

Fee: Undisclosed

Previous club: Wolverhampton Wanderers


In addition to the above, goalkeeper Andrew Dawber and defender Ian Pino Soler have joined the Club's Under-21 setup.

Outs

Bryan Ruiz, Patrick Roberts, Buomesca Tue Na Bangna, Thomas Eisfeld and Ryan Williams have all left Fulham on permanent deals, while Maarten Stekelenburg, Kostas Mitroglou, Fernando Amorebieta, Stephen Arthurworrey, Ange-Freddy Plumain, Jesse Joronen, Larnell Cole and Adam Taggart are taking in loan spells.


http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2015/september/01/transfer-round-up?