The 2016 Official Silly Summer Season Transfer Thread

[mkras99]

https://audioboom.com/boos/4955451-full-interview-fulhamfc-listen-to-slavisa-jokanovic-s-scathing-attack-on-the-club-s-transfer-policy

[westcliff white]

https://audioboom.com/boos/4955451-full-interview-fulhamfc-listen-to-slavisa-jokanovic-s-scathing-attack-on-the-club-s-transfer-policy

according to this we have lost a few players and this week lost another well known player as Kline says they are bad signings, if what Slav says is true, no reason  to doubt him at all, then jesus we need this sorted and quick. The guy isn't a football man

[mkras99]

James Wilson to Derby on season long loan. Probably the player Joka mentioned in his interview as having lost due to Craig Kline.

[WolverineFFC]

https://audioboom.com/boos/4955451-full-interview-fulhamfc-listen-to-slavisa-jokanovic-s-scathing-attack-on-the-club-s-transfer-policy

WOW!

Seems pretty obvious this is becoming a Kline or Joka situation. From those comments, I cannot see them co-existing much longer.

[Rambler]

Slavisa Jokanovic: Fulham boss criticises recruitment process
53 minutes ago From the sectionFootball
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Slavisa Jokanovic's Fulham have taken eight points from their opening four games in the Championship
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has criticised the club's transfer policy, declaring he is "not an important person" in their recruitment process.

The Serb told BBC Radio London that Craig Kline, a data analyst at the west London club, is ultimately responsible for signings.

"It generally depends on this guy [Kline] who is going to sign for us or not," Jokanovic, 48, said.

"The last decision is in the hands of this man. It is not my business."

Kline was brought to the Whites by Tony Khan, the son of the club's American owner Shahid, and has introduced statistical data to the club's recruitment.

Chief football officer Mike Rigg also has an input to transfer dealings at the Championship club.

"I'm a little bit disappointed because no one knows who this guy [Kline] is," Jokanovic added.

"Instead he's sitting in the directors box.

"I want to take responsibility for how I work with my team and how they perform but I am not part of the recruitment business. It is in the hands of people who believe they're more prepared."

Fulham have signed nine players this summer but sold striker Ross McCormack to Aston Villa for a fee of ?12m on the eve of the campaign.

Jokanovic is keen to use that money to strengthen his squad but claims he has missed out on signing new players because of Kline.

"It is better to ask questions to this man as he can explain what we are going to do in recruitment," Jokanovic said.

"I've lost many players in this process in nine months. In the last two days I lost a few players who he believes are not good enough.

"I had an opinion from one of the best managers in the world on one of the players and he believes it is a good signing for us and I believe that too. Craig doesn't believe it is a good signing for us and this guy is not with us."
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Seems like it was Wilson we had but Kline said no

[f321ffc]

Latest rumour
Neeskens Kebano 4million Euros from Genk.
Wonder if Kline has ok'd this .

[bobby01]

Unfortunately it seems now this is going to be the question on every rumour or signing, is he a joka or Kline man. How sad we always shoot ourselves in the foot as we turn a corner for the better.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Unfortunately it seems now this is going to be the question on every rumour or signing, is he a joka or Kline man. How sad we always shoot ourselves in the foot as we turn a corner for the better.

Latest rumour
Neeskens Kebano 4million Euros from Genk.
Wonder if Kline has ok'd this .

We at fulham like numbers and stats. This guy seems to know where the goal is

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neeskens_Kebano

[fulhamben]

Unfortunately it seems now this is going to be the question on every rumour or signing, is he a joka or Kline man. How sad we always shoot ourselves in the foot as we turn a corner for the better.

Latest rumour
Neeskens Kebano 4million Euros from Genk.
Wonder if Kline has ok'd this .

We at fulham like numbers and stats. This guy seems to know where the goal is

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neeskens_Kebano

always linked with midfielders. how about a striker

[f321ffc]

Unfortunately it seems now this is going to be the question on every rumour or signing, is he a joka or Kline man. How sad we always shoot ourselves in the foot as we turn a corner for the better.

Latest rumour
Neeskens Kebano 4million Euros from Genk.
Wonder if Kline has ok'd this .

We at fulham like numbers and stats. This guy seems to know where the goal is

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neeskens_Kebano

always linked with midfielders. how about a striker

How about a striker?
Computer say no.

[fulhamben]

Unfortunately it seems now this is going to be the question on every rumour or signing, is he a joka or Kline man. How sad we always shoot ourselves in the foot as we turn a corner for the better.

Latest rumour
Neeskens Kebano 4million Euros from Genk.
Wonder if Kline has ok'd this .

We at fulham like numbers and stats. This guy seems to know where the goal is

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neeskens_Kebano

always linked with midfielders. how about a striker

How about a striker?
Computer say no.

IOOOOIIIIOOOO  IIIIOOOOIIIOOO

[rusty shackleford]

Hal, sign James Wilson

Im afraid i cant do that, Mr Kline

[@jolslover]

Just seen Middlesborough are loaning out Jordan Rhodes, not in their squad today. That would be great business

[mkras99]

Transfer Centre Live (@TransferCentreL)
8/21/16, 7:39 AM
Out-of-favour Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes is a target for several Championship clubs. pic.twitter.com/vzIek9PWpB

[f321ffc]

Transfer Centre Live (@TransferCentreL)
8/21/16, 7:39 AM
Out-of-favour Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes is a target for several Championship clubs. pic.twitter.com/vzIek9PWpB

stick that one in your analytical computer mr Kline, no on second thought just leave it to Jok, a man who knows what's needed. 049:gif

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Rhodes - I know he scores goals but is he quick?

[fulhamben]

Rhodes - I know he scores goals but is he quick?

no

[Nero]

we will end up with Hal Robson Kanu at this rate

[f321ffc]

we will end up with Hal Robson Kanu at this rate

After his performances in Euros  I read  that he had been offered stupid money (?150,000 pw)to go to China , they are welcome to him.

[cmg]

Transfer Centre Live (@TransferCentreL)
8/21/16, 7:39 AM
Out-of-favour Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes is a target for several Championship clubs. pic.twitter.com/vzIek9PWpB

Would seem to be ideal.
BUT, how do you interpret the graph when you stick these stats into your computer?

12/13 Championship  goals 28      @1/141'
13/14          "                    25       @1/161'
14/15          "                    21       @1/167'
15/16          "                    16       @1/209'