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Monday Fulham Stuff (30/04/18)...

Started by WhiteJC, April 30, 2018, 07:22:53 AM

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WhiteJC

 
Coleman: 'Super' Fulham can cut in the Premier League

Chris Coleman believes Fulham already have the team to cut it in the Premier League.

The Welshman, who played for and managed the Whites during a 10-year spell at Craven Cottage, saw his relegated Sunderland side lose there on Friday.

Fulham are third and a point behind second-placed Cardiff ahead of the final weekend of the season.

And Coleman said. "Fulham are a super team. Slavisa (Jokanovic) has done a great job. He's a good manager.

"They can cut it in the Premier League. They may need to add to it here and there but, predominantly, they look good.

"This is a great club. I spent 10 years here and know the place inside out. I used to love playing here, and loved managing here.

"The atmosphere here at the night games is as good as anywhere in the country. This is still a 'football ground' and it hasn't lost that atmosphere.

"So good luck to Fulham. But it's not done yet because Cardiff will have something to say, no doubt. They've had a super season as well, with the experience of Neil (Warnock)."



http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/coleman-super-fulham-can-cut-premier-league

WhiteJC

 
Wembley: People need to 'get past the emotion' over sale says Shahid Khan


Wembley would still have the option to host England games after any deal is done

Billionaire Shahid Khan says people need to "get past the emotion" to see his proposed purchase of Wembley Stadium is a good deal for fans.

He also confirmed the deal to buy it from the Football Association, revealed last week, would be worth around £1bn.

Many fans have said they are against the sale of the national stadium.

Meanwhile, former FA chairman Lord Triesman says he fears people at the organisation "who know very little about it taking the final decision".

American Khan, the owner of Championship side Fulham and NFL franchise Jacksonville Jaguars, has been in discussions with FA chief executive Martin Glenn and chairman Greg Clarke, who he says are "happy with the offer - or we wouldn't be discussing it at this stage".

It is understood the proceeds from the sale of the 90,000-capacity stadium, originally opened in 1923 but redeveloped since, would allow the FA to make a major investment into football at grassroots level.

"I think once people get past the initial emotion, look at it with the logic, the reason why it's good for English football, why it's good for the FA, why it's good for the consumer," Khan told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportweek.

"Once you look at all of that, I think this is a very good deal for all parties involved."

Khan hopes England will play at Wembley
The Pakistan-born businessman, who has a net worth of $7.2bn (£5.2bn), is the 217th richest person in the world, according to the 2018 Forbes rich list.

He said the offer for the stadium is £600m but the FA would retain all the national games and cup games, which generate revenue for the association, and have a value of about £400m.

However, he could not rule out the possibility of the association opting to move games in the future.

"I would hope they choose Wembley in the future for as many of those," he said. "But they might decide they want some of these events distributed throughout England. We want them all to be at Wembley."

The FA did not own the old Wembley until 1999 and England are also the only team among the home nations whose FA owns the national stadium.

Their latest financial results show they still owe £113m to public bodies such as Sport England, the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the London Development Agency and it said in January it would finish paying for the ground by the end of 2024.

'Wembley is a piece of real estate'
Triesman, who became the FA's first independent chairman in January 2008 but resigned in 2010, said he had "real misgivings" about the sale of the stadium, but was more concerned about the influence the FA council will have on the decision-making process.

"One thing I know from the FA is that the internal structures, the people on the board and on the council, in the final analysis they have the final say," he explained.

"I think however skilled the FA's specialist advisors may be, unless you have got absolutely the right team we will find that a number of people who know very little about it are taking the final decisions.

"The top executive team is very good - beyond that there isn't much skill.

"When the first arrangements were made for the re-building of Wembley it was true that people with knowledge of the football business were involved but I wouldn't say there were people who were real experts on real estate.

"Wembley is a piece of real estate, like it or not, and I don't know whether that knowledge is there now."

The Labour peer added that although he thought it was in the power of the council to veto any vote, he hoped that it would back Khan's bid, which could see his NFL side take up permanent residency at Wembley.

"I hope they would say we may know a lot about grassroots football around the country, but we know nothing about the finances and the economics of a huge stadium which is a piece of the national legacy," he said.

"I want to know exactly how the stadium will be used once it is in private hands because there was a great deal of public money and public interest in the re-creation of a national stadium and I'd want to know it will still be going to meet some of those objectives that people had at the time.

"Given it was public money, I can't see why there should be no full disclosure of the negotiations which are going on."

'Enhancing the experience'
As well as football, Wembley hosts rugby league's Challenge Cup final, plus music events over the summer months and while an NFL franchise at the venue would add extra revenue, Khan knows the venue has huge future potential.

"We would be trying to run a stadium, improve the game-day experience and adding more events to make it a venue that adds value, adds revenue and improves the experience and quality of life for all the people around it," he said.

"It's much more than money, it's being a steward of a civic asset - it's about really enhancing the experience, you have to invest more in Wembley, which it's ready for at this point.

"It's 12 years old, it needs investment. It needs to have other events to create more revenue. NFL games, about 70% of the attendees are not from Greater London so that ties in with the mission of tourism and creating economic growth."

Meanwhile, former England manager Kevin Keegan, who resigned after the team's last match at the venue in 2000 before it was redeveloped and opened again in 2007, said he supported Khan's bid to buy the venue.

"As long as England can play there, why not?" he said. "It's been used for years and years and years for other things. It's much more than a football stadium. It's a boxing ring, it's a concert hall.

"I'm old enough to remember when it had greyhound racing."



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43940913

WhiteJC

 
Sunderland Sack Chris Coleman Following Relegation To League One


Chris Coleman Has Left Sunderland After Five Months In Charge

Sunderland have decided to sack manager Chris Coleman following a second successive relegation that will see them plying their trade in League One next season.

The Black Cats were relegated from the Premier League last term and their demotion from the Championship was confirmed last weekend, with Friday night's defeat to Fulham proving to be Coleman's final game in charge of the beleaguered North East club.

The 47-year-old could be forgiven for wondering why on earth he left his role as Wales national team boss to become Sunderland manager last November as he has been unable to right the sinking ship that he inherited from Simon Grayson.

Sunderland will now begin their search for a sixth manager in the space of two seasons following the news that owner Ellis Short has agreed to sell the club to an international consortium of investors.

The chairman of Eastleigh, Steward Donald, is heading up the takeover bid, subject to EFL approval, and fans will be hoping that a more successful period for the club will ensue.

Coleman's assistant, Kit Symons, has also been released from his contract following a tough five months at the Stadium Of Light.

Coleman was appointed manager of Sunderland on 17th November 2017 but he oversaw a poor run of form that yielded five wins, nine draws and 15 defeats in the league. It was relegation form in anyone's book and Coleman leaves having watching his team win only once in 17 attempts following Friday's 2-1 defeat to Fulham.



https://www.thesportsman.com/articles/sunderland-sack-chris-coleman-following-relegation-to-league-one


WhiteJC

 
Shahid Khan insists he is buying Wembley Stadium for the long haul and NOT to sell on for a quick profit

    Billionaire businessman Shahid Khan is buying Wembley Stadium for £600m
    Khan, 67, owns Fulham Football Club and NFL franchise Jacksonville Jaguars
    He has reassured English football fans that he isn't planning to sell Wembley on

Billionaire Shahid Khan insists he is buying Wembley for the long haul and has no plans to sell quickly.

The Fulham owner confirmed he is paying £600million, while the Football Association will retain the revenue from England and cup games which will be worth around £400million.

Khan, who also owns NFL side Jacksonville Jaguars, is confident he will be the new owner by August and eased any fears surrounding his proposed purchase.


Billionaire businessman Shahid Khan has confirmed he is buying Wembley Stadium for £600m

He told BBC 5 Live's Sportsweek: 'I don't look at that possibility (selling). That's not in the plan or my intentions.

'It's like when you buy something, you're buying it for a long time. We would be trying to run a stadium, adding more events, adding value and revenue and improving the experience and quality of life for all the people around it.

'This has been a deliberate process over time. I came to the conclusion with the FA this would be a win-win situation for all the parties.

'For it's about certainty, the Jaguars have played there every year for five years and this will give us a certainty of a home away from home.

'It would also do a lot of good things for the FA, letting them focus and investing in the grassroots with the goal of winning the World Cup.'

Khan is hopeful England games and cup matches, including the FA Cup final and semi-finals, will remain at the national stadium, but conceded that remains up to the FA.


Khan has reassured English fans that he is not planning to sell Wembley on for a quick profit

He said: 'Absolutely, the key is the FA retains the rights to all those events. I would hope they choose Wembley in the future.

'They might choose they want some events distributed throughout England. For us, we would like them all to be at Wembley.'

Former FA chairman Lord Triesman admitted he was not surprised at the decision to sell the stadium, but still has reservations.

He said: 'I'm not entirely surprised because the debts around the original building of Wembley were pretty considerable. It must have crossed people's minds that he sale might be a way out.

'I do have some real misgivings about it. I want to know exactly how the stadium will be used once it's in private hands.'



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5671121/Shahid-Khan-insists-buying-Wembley-Stadium-long-haul.html#ixzz5E8Q35qYL
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Kamara: Thank You

Aboubakar Kamara was pleased he was able to have an impact on Fulham's performance against Sunderland on Friday night.

When Matt Targett had to be withdrawn through injury, Slaviša Jokanović made the bold decision to replace the left-back with Kamara to try and help the Whites respond to Joel Asoro's opener.


It proved to be an inspired substitution, with the frontman playing a key pass to Ryan Fredericks in the build-up to the equaliser, before winning the free-kick from which Aleksandar Mitrović headed the winner.

"How did I feel? It was great, I was pleased," Kamara told fulhamfc.com. "It was very, very good to play again at Craven Cottage.

"There were a lot of fans helping us to push forward, and that coupled with the desire I had to play made it an enjoyable night.

"For us, the most important aspect is the win, to put some pressure on the side above us.

"I needed to concentrate and it was important I gave my all to show that I deserve a place in the team


"I needed to bring my speed and everything I had in me so that we had a chance to win this game."

Following the full-time whistle, Kamara and his teammates embarked on a lap of the pitch to show the Fulham faithful their appreciation for their backing.

"It's important and I loved that all of us could thank the fans because they've been behind us all season," he said. "I think our victory on Friday gave the fans some reward, and I thank them once again for their support this season."

Fulham will be back at the Cottage before long in the Play-Offs unless we can better Cardiff City's result on Sunday, something that Kamara is hoping remains a possibility.

"Whatever happens, we need to win," he stated. "At least this way we can have no regrets. We need to hope Cardiff slip up and we need to focus on our final game."



http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2018/april/29/aboubakar-kamara-thank-you

WhiteJC

 
Mitrovic and Fulham? Or Boro? Analysing who Newcastle fans should be cheering on for promotion

Newcastle United are safe in the Premier League, but who will join the Magpies in the top flight next term?


Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates at the end of the match between Fulham and Sunderland (Image: Getty Images Europe)

Newcastle United supporters find themselves in the unusual, if welcome, position of having little to worry about during the final weeks of the campaign.

Instead of biting their fingernails, wondering if the Magpies will clinch promotion or avoid relegation during the run in, United's top-flight status is mathematically guaranteed for another season.

The same cannot be said of the supporters of teams battling it out for promotion to the Premier League, however.

Wolverhampton Wanderers may have secured promotion as second-tier title winners, but seven other sides still harbour hopes of top-flight football next season heading into the final matchday of the regular Championship season next weekend.

Though their respective fates may not directly impact upon Newcastle, there could potentially be ramifications for United - in terms of players who the Magpies may consider poaching this summer, as well as for how easy away trips will be for the travelling Toon Army.

Here, NUFC Writer Chris Waugh runs us through the promotion contenders - and gives his verdict on which Championship sides Newcastle fans should be cheering on in the coming weeks...

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Nuno Espirito Santo's side have already secured promotion - and the Championship title. In fact, Wolves will break the 100-point barrier in their final game of the season by merely securing a draw at bottom-of-the-table and already-relegated Sunderland.

Of all the teams who could have been promoted this season, Wolves are the one who appear most likely to not only survive next term - but also attempt to gatecrash the top half of the Premier League table.

The club's relationship with Jorge Mendes - the 'super agent' who has helped lure the likes of Ruben Neves, Diogo Jota and Helder Costa to Molineux - means they can attract some of Europe's most-promising players.

Fosun International, the Chinese conglomerate who own Wolves, have ambitious plans to build a 50,000-capacity stadium and also to establish the West Midlands club as a top-half Premier League club.

In the short term, Newcastle need not fear Wolves but - in the long run - the Magpies risk being caught and even left behind by the Championship winners if they do no give Benitez the financial ability to realise United's potential.

Cardiff City
Benitez and Neil Warnock may have exchanged pleasantries last season - with the Cardiff manager even effusive in his praise of the Spaniard - but they are old adversaries who will never be the best of the friends.

Yet even Benitez will acknowledge the magnificent job Warnock has done in saving the Bluebirds from relegation last season, and now taking them to within one win of promotion back to the top flight this term.

On the final day of the campaign, Cardiff host strugglers Reading in the Welsh capital, knowing that they need only match Fulham's result in order to guarantee they claim the second automatic-promotion spot.

From a Newcastle point of view, should Cardiff achieve promotion then they would likely be one of the favourites to go down next season - and, if Benitez gets his way in the summer window, then United will hopefully be unconcerned by joining the Bluebirds in a relegation scrap in 2018/19.

In terms of how United supporters will view this one, a trip to Cardiff can be a fun weekend out, though it is a difficult place to get to, considering you cannot get direct flights to the Welsh capital.

Instead, a five-and-a-half-hour journey awaits fans - and, if broadcasters are as inconsiderate as they were last season, then the match could take place in a ludicrous slot on a Friday or Monday night.

Fulham
The Cottagers are the Championship's most in-form side - and they have shot up from mid-table mediocrity at the beginning of the year, to Cardiff's only remaining automatic-promotion challengers.

Fulham know they must better the Bluebirds' result on the final day of the season if they are to clinch second place, with Slavisa Jokanovic's side travelling to relegation-threatened Birmingham City on Sunday.

From a Newcastle point of view, it would be in the Magpies' interest for Fulham to secure promotion in the coming weeks - be it via second place, or through the play-offs.

After all, on-loan striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is in exceptional form for the Cottagers, having scored 12 goals in just 14 starts since moving to west London in January.

The 23-year-old will be sold this summer if Newcastle receive an acceptable offer for the forward and, if he is to take the Cottagers into the Premier League, then Jokanovic would likely make a permanent move for the Serbia international at the end of the season.

If that is the case, United would hope to recoup around £20million for the striker - a £7m profit on a player who Benitez does not foresee as playing a part in his long-term plans.

On the other hand, should the Cottagers fail to clinch promotion then there are some decent players Newcastle could look to poach - including long-term target Tom Cairney.

As far as away trips go, Newcastle fans will also enjoy being able to return to Craven Cottage, which is a lovely, old-fashioned stadium. Though travelling to London may be expensive, it is relatively easy, and so Fulham being promoted would certainly suit Newcastle.

Aston Villa
Over the last decade, a fierce rivalry has developed between Newcastle and Villa fans - seemingly originating from the taunts Magpies supporters received when United were relegated in Birmingham back in 2009.

For that reason, there will probably be a section of Newcastle supporters who hope Villa fail to achieve promotion this season, particularly given that former Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is their manager.

Yet Bruce is a Geordie, and Villa are an historic club, so there may be other United fans who believe it is in the interests of the Premier League as a whole for the Second City side to win the play-offs.

Were the Villans to remain a second-tier outfit, however, then there are some talented players Newcastle may consider making a move for.

Jack Grealish remains raw but, under Benitez's tutelage, could blossom - while winger Robert Snodgrass, midfielder Conor Hourihane and left-back Neil Taylor are all worth looking at.

From a fans' point of view, Birmingham is an easy-enough city to visit so, in that regard, Villa achieving promotion would certainly not be a negative.

Middlesbrough
With the prospect of a Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League two seasons away at the very earliest, perhaps a match-up against fellow North East side Boro is the next-best thing for United fans.

Tony Pulis has done extremely well to guide Middlesbrough into the play-offs during the second half of the campaign, and they will be many pundits' tip to clinch that third promotion spot.

Some Newcastle fans will not want Boro to be promoted due to their North East connections, but other United supporters will long for the first Tyne-Tees encounter in the Premier League since 2009.

It would also ensure United had a nice, easy away trip next season, given that Middlesbrough is less than 45 minutes down the A19.

Yet, if Boro did lose in the play-offs, then three players in particular would be of interest to Newcastle: defender Ben Gibson, centre-back Daniel Ayala, and winger Adama Traore.

Ayala played under Benitez at Liverpool and the Newcastle manager has tracked the defender's progress since, while United enquired about Traore's availability last summer.

Derby County
The only member of the current top six who are not already guaranteed a play-off spot, the Rams need a draw on the final day of the season at home against relegation-threatened Barnsley to ensure they have at least two additional games.

Gary Rowett has done a decent job at the iPro Stadium, though his team are inconsistent and few neutrals will fancy Derby to win the play-offs.

For Newcastle supporters, a trip to Derby is a relatively straightforward one, so they will not mind seeing the Rams come up for that reason. If Derby did secure promotion, they would be the bookies' favourites to go down too, meaning they would unlikely be a threat to Newcastle in the medium term (should Benitez be backed).

In terms of the Rams' squad, it is packed full of seasoned Championship professionals - but very few players who would really bolster a Premier League first XI.

One player who may catch Newcastle's eye, however, is winger Tom Lawrence. The Magpies scouted Lawrence extensively while he was on loan at Ipswich Town last season, after all.

Preston North End
The Lancashire club host relegation-threatened Burton Albion on the final day of the campaign knowing they must win, and Derby lose, in order for North End to claim the last play-off spot.

For Alex Neil to even have Preston competing for a top-six finish is, in itself, a tremendous achievement, however, and this will mark a successful season for the club regardless.

Given that BBC Newcastle commentator John Anderson is a former Preston player, he will be cheering on the Lilywhites next weekend and hoping they make it into the play-offs.

As away trips go, Preston is an enjoyable day out for Newcastle supporters - while Neil's side would be odds-on favourites to go straight back down if they did claim a shock promotion in the coming weeks.

Looking through the Lilywhites' squad, there are few standout names who United would be hoping to snap up this summer if Preston remain a Championship side - though forward Sean Maguire has had a productive season and could be worth a look at.

Millwall
It would take an extremely unlikely string of events for the Lions to clinch the final play-off spot next weekend - with Millwall needing to hammer Aston Villa at home, and hope that Derby are thrashed by Barnsley and that Preston do not win against Burton.

That will probably come as a relief to most Newcastle fans, who will not fancy a trip to the Den next season - given the reputation of a section of Millwall supporters.

Neil Harris has done a fantastic job in order to take newly-promoted Millwall to the brink of the Championship play-offs, particularly given the fact he has an unfancied squad, but United fans will be glad they do not need to head to south London in the league next term.

Chris picks the three sides he thinks Newcastle should want to clinch promotion:

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Fulham

Middlesbrough



https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mitrovic-fulham-boro-analysing-who-14591796


WhiteJC

 
Fulham's superb depth will be a major asset for their promotion push

The Cottagers' weekend win showed their impressive strength in depth.


Photo: Getty Images

In a tense 2-1 victory over Sunderland on Friday night, Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic changed the course of the match with brilliantly timed substitutions.

The attacking introductions of Aboubakar Kamara and Rui Fonte massively contributed to the Whites' success and revealed an impressive depth in the Fulham squad that will benefit them in a potential play-off campaign.

With wingers Floyd Ayite, Sheyi Ojo, and Neeskens Kebano all out injured for the match against the Black Cats, Jokanovic was forced to make major changes to his bench.

And when left-back Matt Targett hobbled off after 40 minutes, the Fulham manager faced a big decision.

Many at Craven Cottage expected fellow full-back Cyrus Christie to come off the bench in a like-for-like replacement, yet Jokanovic shocked the crowd when he elected for Kamara to enter the fray.


(Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

It was a massive gamble, representing the 23-year-old Frenchman's first appearance since 30 March against Norwich City. In addition, it forced Ryan Sessegnon to drop to full-back and away from his now-favoured left-wing position.

However, the switch proved to be an inspired change. Kamara played a starring role in Fulham's opening goal, and his powerful running and direct dribbling skills terrorised the tiring Sunderland backline.

As well as possessing brute strength and pace, the French attacker also has a knack for superb ingenuity and inventiveness. His flicks, tricks, and cutbacks were equally as brilliant against the Mackems.

In addition, much-maligned striker Rui Fonte made an appearance in the home win, performing with admirable poise and technical class.


(Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

His intelligent passes and composure steadied the match for Fulham, and his celebrations after Aleksandar Mitrovic's winner showed how much the win meant to the Portuguese forward.

The two vital Fulham subs turned around the match, revealing the incredible depth the Cottagers possess on the bench. To be able to bring on players of the quality of Kamara and Fonte as third-choice attackers speaks volumes of Fulham's impressive transfer dealings.

As the play-offs seem an increasingly likely destination for the London club, their strength in numbers may prove incredibly useful in the notoriously tough competition for promotion.



https://tbrfootball.com/fulham-superb-depth/

WhiteJC

 
Fulham should consider one of these two young stars to replace Ryan Sessegnon if he leaves this summer

The emergence of Ryan Sessegnon at Fulham has been the biggest story to emerge from Craven Cottage in recent years, with the winger touted as a future star of the English national team.

Challenging for automatic promotion heading into the final day of the campaign, much of the Cottagers' success can be attributed to a series of fine displays from the teenage star, who is expected to attract interest when the transfer window opens for business.

Promotion would all but secure his future in West London for at least another season but if their promotion charge falters and they stay in the second tier is extended, the youngster could be tempted to move on.

If he does, manager Slavisa Jokanovic must consider swoops for one of this pair to replace him...

The Liverpool winger linked up with Hull City in January to help the Tigers away from the bottom three and has proven to be a revelation of a signing.

Seven goals and three assists in just starts has lifted Nigel Adkins' side to safety and put the 21-year-old on the footballing map.

Looking destined for a Premier League career, a start at Liverpool is still some way off so Jurgen Klopp could consider allowing him to head to the second tier once again.

Craven Cottage could be the perfect destination for the player, who would fit in well with the style of football adopted by Jokanovic.

Fast, skilful and with an eye for goal, Wilson has the potential to have as successful of a career as Sessegnon.

Another Hull City man impressing despite the Tigers' struggles, Bowen could prove to be an excellent replacement for Sessegnon.

The former Hereford man has amassed thirteen goals from the wide position and at the age of just twenty-one, looks set to ply his trade higher than the bottom half of the second tier.

Interest in the player will be rife in the summer and Fulham could easily fund a bid with the funds they would acquire from Sessegnon's sale.

Age is on the player's side and under Jokanovic in a football-playing side Bowen would grow quickly and there could be further profit in the player if he shines in West London.

With age on his side, Bowen could be the man to come into the club should Sessegnon go.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-should-consider-one-of-these-two-young-stars-to-replace-ryan-sessegnon-if-he-leaves-this-summer/

WhiteJC

 
Former FA chief Lord Triesman claims the public must know the truth about Shahid Khan's £1bn Wembley bid

    Lord Triesman has led calls for 'full disclosure' on the £1billion Wembley bid
    The former FA chairman also questioned the FA board's negotiations skills
    Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan wants to buy the stadium
    David Bernstein, another former FA chairman, echoed Lord Triesman's concerns

Former FA chairman Lord Triesman has led calls for 'full disclosure' on the £1billion Wembley bid and questioned whether the FA board have the expertise to sell the stadium.

Triesman said he has 'real misgivings' about the proposed sale to Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, and insisted the public is owed details of the negotiations.

He also said there were doubts the FA had the skill to handle the negotiations.


Former FA chief Lord Triesman has led calls for 'full disclosure' on the £1billion Wembley bid


England's national stadium has been the subject of a £1billion bid from Shahid Khan


He said: 'I want to know exactly how the stadium would be used once it is in private hands.'

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek, he added: 'I would want to know it was still going to meet some of those objectives that people had at the time (it was built).

'Given it was public money, I can't see why there should be no full disclosure of the negotiation that is going on.'


Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Khan is the man at the centre of the proposed sale

Lord Triesman, 74, who was chairman between 2008 and 2010, expressed fears about the final decision being made by people with 'very little' knowledge of real estate.

He said: 'The top executive team (at the FA) is very good, but beyond that I don't think there is much skill.'

David Bernstein, FA chairman between 2011 and 2013, echoed those concerns to Sportsmail: 'They owe it to the public to explain the deal in detail and the present financial situation of the FA, to explain why they think this is a good deal to accept.'

Ian Watmore, FA chief executive from 2009 to 2010, said selling Wembley could be a 'net good thing', due to the stadium being a 'debt burden round the FA's neck'. But without seeing the details, he said he could not be sure it was not a 'dash for the money'.

Former England boss Kevin Keegan insisted England must continue playing at Wembley, telling Radio 5 Live: 'As long as England can play there, why not sell it?'


Former FA chairman David Bernstein echoed Lord Triesman's concerns to Sportsmail



Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5671945/Lord-Triesman-Public-know-truth-Khans-1bn-Wembley-bid.html#ixzz5E8Ua1kSX
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Birmingham City gear up for Fulham showdown; Every word from Monk after QPR setback

All of the latest BCFC news from BirminghamLive

Typical Blues

It wouldn't be Birmingham City if they didn't have to go right to the very end of the road. Again.

For the third time in five seasons Blues' Championship status remains in doubt going into the final day.

For Bolton and Bristol, this term read Birmingham. Let's just hope there's another Caddis or Adams waiting in the wings to provide a belated but satisfactory conclusion.

Blues face Fulham - a team that has not lost in the league since December 16, 2017 - a run of 22 games which is the longest in England.

On the day they might get help elsewhere - but we're not going down that avenue at this juncture.

Full transcript

Birmingham City slipped up at a terrible time to leave Blues still dreading the drop going into the final weekend of the Championship campaign.

A 3-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers has left Garry Monk's strugglers nervously looking over their shoulders ahead of next Sunday's St Andrew's showdown against promotion-chasing Fulham.

Monk spoke to the press after the loss at Loftus Road and was in a bullish mood about Blues' prospects of staying up. Here's a full transcript of what he had to say:
STILL BELIEVE?

Of course, one hundred per cent. We have got good players. They are good lads. They work extremely hard.

We knew how difficult a job it was going to be. It's never easy, there is aways a hurdles in the way. We will have to show what we have been doing and trust in that.
A POINT DO NEXT WEEK?

Our mentality is to win games, take care of our own business. That's what we came here to do today and we didn't do that.

It's in our hands we have to make sure we meet the challenge next week.
ST ANDREW'S IS MASSIVE NOW

It has all along, we have to do well there. We have to play with the mentality we have been playing.

The lads are good lads, they are very honest, they will be ready for next week we will on to that pitch with a full house, all the Blues fans behind us and meet it head on.
MATCH ANALYSIS

That's the first time I have seen it - we played with fear.

We haven't been doing that so it's very surprising.

We prepared exactly the same, I said at the start we have been taking this challenge head on and with no fear.

But I saw fear in the team, that's what pressured us at times.

When you play with that fear you are hoping your team-mate does something for you.

You don't do what you need to do at your maximum.

I was surprised to see that because we prepared very hard for this, exactly the same preparation, I just don't think we handled the pressure and the fear of that situation well enough.

That caused us not to perform how we have been performing.
HOLD ON TO LEAD FOR FIVE OR TEN MINUTES IT CAN BE DIFFERENT GAME

That's down to game-management in those situations. Again in the other games we have done that well. A bit of a surprise today if I am honest with you.

You go a goal up, you want to then make sure you are solid for the next five-ten minutes and not give away anything cheap.

We didn't do that. From the start to finish today that pressure caused us not to perform and made players make very simple mistakes that we haven't seen and that then ends up costing you.

It's not all lost. We are still in a position going into that last game, of course the opportunity was missed today. We always said it's going to be a very difficult situation coming into this.

It will go to the last game. We will have all our fans there.

We will have to make sure that the players learn the lesson from today that we have to do it the way we have been doing it.

Meeting it head on, giving it everything we have got and get the result we need.



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