Saturday Fulham Stuff (06/01/18)...

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PSG 'desperate' to sign Tottenham and Man United target this summer

Paris Saint-Germain are eager to sign Tottenham target Ryan Sessegnon this summer, according to The Mirror.

Spurs have been repeatedly linked with a move for the 17-year-old who has been a revelation for Championship side Fulham over the last two seasons – Manchester United are also believed to be fond of him.

Fulham have done well to hold on to the left-back for this long, but their resolve could be truly tested if PSG's interest is genuine.

The report suggests Fulham now value Sessegnon at around £30 million. Have Tottenham left it too late?

http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2018/01/05/psg-desperate-to-sign-tottenham-and-man-united-target-this-summer/

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Should Spurs renew interest in Celtic's Tierney if Sessegnon doesn't join?

If Manchester United focus on Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon should Tottenham turn attention back to Kieran Tierney of Celtic?

Manchester United have identified Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon and Kieran Tierney of Celtic as the two primary options to fill the club's troublesome left-back slot, reports the Daily Record.

Luke Shaw has most recently occupied the role having previously been out of favour under manager Jose Mourinho, but Daley Blind, Matteo Darmian, Marcos Rojo and Ashley Young have all played there already this season as well.

Mourinho is thought to favour a more experienced signing, such as Juventus' Alex Sandro, but is an admirer of both Sessegnon and Tierney with the club wanting to sign a younger option for the long-term.

If the Red Devils focus their attention on the Cottagers teenager this would come as a blow to Tottenham Hotspur, who as the Mirror reports tried to sign the 17-year-old over the summer and still hold an interest in the £30m+ rated full-back.

With Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid also thought to be in the hunt, there is the danger of a bidding war starting that Spurs would not be able to compete in.

However, if United do focus on Sessegnon then should the North Londoners renew their interest in Tierney - as reported by ESPN back in November of last year.

The 20-year-old has greatly impressed for the Hoops over the past two seasons and former Scotland boss Gordon Strachan has told clubs in England to sign the versatile defender.

Perhaps the biggest potential issue for Tottenham would be Tierney's love of the Glasgow club where he came through as a boy, but if the price is right then the Bhoys could well sell.



http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/01/05/should-spurs-renew-interest-in-celtics-tierney-if-sessegnon-does/

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FA Cup Junior Offer

As Fulham begin their Emirates FA Cup journey this weekend at Craven Cottage, supporters can enjoy some exciting retail offers online and at the Stadium Store.

With up to 50% off on selected items in our Winter Sale, this weekend junior fans can also enjoy £10 off all 17/18 Home and Away Replica Shirts, as well as £5 off all Home and Away Replica Shorts.

Also, available instore only, fans can pick up an exclusive Third Round FA Cup scarf for just £10.

Visit the Stadium Store today, or shop online.



http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2018/january/06/fa-cup-junior-offer

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Göttingen Day Two

Day two of the Sparkasse & VGH Cup in Germany brought more success for Fulham's Under-19's as they took control of the group with two more convincing wins over local teams JSG Auetal-Altes Amt and JSG Ulsar/Solling.

Fulham went on to beat their first opponents JSG Auetal-Altes Amt 6-0, before putting another 6 past JSG Ulsar/Solling.

Ryan De Havilland opened the scoring for the Whites 54 seconds into the first match of the day, Djed Spence whipped a ball across the face of goal and from 5 yards out De Havilland dispatched it into the top of the net to break the deadlock.

Spence went himself from long range two minutes later but his effort was blocked by a blue shirt. De Havilland pulled a ball back from Dan Martin at the edge of the area but he blasted over the bar.

In the next play however, Martin had a two on one but elected to drag the ball past the keeper and slotted to double the advantage.

Five minutes in, Nicolas Santos-Clase added to the score line, he played off the sideboards to himself, and with a step over the Auetal-Altes keeper was beaten for the third of the afternoon.

Six minutes in and Joe Felix won the ball in midfield, he sold his defender and put Reece York in wide, and he slotted for the fourth, grabbing his third of the tournament.

A minute later York tussled with the German's defence in the corner, he managed to get the ball out for Santos-Clase, with more trickery he found York's run who smashed it through the keeper to make it 5-0.

With the clock ticking down to four minutes left, Jayden Harris fired a couple of efforts on target but was denied by the keeper.

Tyrese Francois added the 6th as he ran in from sweeper keeper and shot hard and low from outside the area into the corner.

Fulham's second game against JSG Uslar/Solling was just as convincing, beating the local team 6-1.

In the fist minute Jaydn Mundle-Smith had a pop at goal, Santos-Clase collected the ball and tried a back flick through the keeper's legs, however a faint touch prevented a superb goal.

It took 80 seconds for Francois to score, like previous goals he brought the ball forward and shot hard at goal, it took a bit of a deflection on the way for the breakthrough.

Three minutes in Felix pulled a ball back to Francois and the Australian sent a ferocious shot for the corner but a strong save prevented him.

Felix in the next play however, smashed the ball into the back of the net right of goal, tight to sideboards to make it 2-0.

The next few minutes were completely dominated by the Young Whites, all shooting on sight.

Felix scored Fulham's third goal with three and a half minutes left on the clock after some intricate play with De Havilland.

JSG Uslar/Solling scored a consolation goal from within their own half as De Havilland at rush goalie was too far off his line to make the stop.

Harris soon pulled back the three goal advantage 20 seconds later, slotting a sweeping through ball past the keeper with a minute left to go to make it 4-1.

Jaydn Mundle-Smith wanted to get in on the action, without pressure in the final minute he slotted not one, but two goals after some quick passing from the Young Whites to secure a 6-1 victory, making it four wins out of four for the Young Whites.



http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2018/january/06/gottingen-day-two

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Pay On The Gate

Join us at Craven Cottage this afternoon as Fulham kick-off their Emirates FA Cup journey in Round Three against Southampton.

Tickets are available to purchase on the gate and are priced at £30 adults, £25 concessions and £15 juniors*.

To buy in advance fans can purchase online, by phone on 0203 871 0810 (opt. 1) or in person from the Fulham Ticket Office.

Join us at the Cottage for FA Cup action - COYW!



http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2018/january/06/pay-on-the-gate

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No rest for Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon - despite playing the most minutes at just 17

Slavisa Jokanovic has no plans to rest the 17-year-old, despite playing the most minutes of any member of the team at just 17

yan Sessegnon has played the most minutes of any Fulham player so far this season.

The 17-year-old sensation continues to show his quality and scored twice as Fulham beat Ipswich Town 4-1 on Tuesday night.

But there will be no rest for the youngster, despite the temptation to change things with it being FA Cup third round weekend.

Manager Slavisa Jokanovic has already admitted that he will be "respecting the competition" and Sessegnon will not be getting a rest, mainly because the boss believes there's no one to take his place.

He said : "No, I do not rest him, that opportunity does not exist. If he's not left-back he plays winger, if he's not winger he plays left-back, he's at a great level in form.

"There was the opportunity last season for me to care about them, now I'm a little bit less caring!"



http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/no-rest-fulhams-ryan-sessegnon-14120493