The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[Ordar]

Isn't Hernandez going to Sociadad?

[Tabby]

Isn't Hernandez going to Sociadad?

Didn't want to pay the full wages last I heard.

[Ordar]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

[Ordar]

Anyone know how much Arsenal want for Welbeck?

[rvFFC]

I hope we stay well away from Welbeck

[Ordar]

I hope we stay well away from Welbeck

He seems a good fit for the system, and can cover Mitro if needed. If he's the same sort of price as Cavillero....

[@jolslover]

We can get better fullbacks than Targett.

[@jolslover]

One thing slightly concerning me is a lot of Arsenal fans online seem to be saying the reason they're offloading Chambers is the new manager likes CBs with good ball control and passing ability, and Chambers doesn't fall into that category. If that's true, he wouldn't be right for us would he. Are they just talking out their Arsenals as usual? I thought he was supposed to be quite good in that regard, hence him playing as both a full back and CB, rather than just a CB...

To be fair the Arsenal fans I know say that Chambers is composed and good on the ball.

[WindyCity]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

Hi, I'm new to the forum and Fulham football, been following for about 4-5 years now.  My question is why does/did Rafa have such a hard on for Mitro?  In all the news articles I've read since promotion, it seems that as good as Mitro is, his coach wanted no part of him.  Why?

[Holders]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

Hi, I'm new to the forum and Fulham football, been following for about 4-5 years now.  My question is why does/did Rafa have such a hard on for Mitro?  In all the news articles I've read since promotion, it seems that as good as Mitro is, his coach wanted no part of him.  Why?

Maybe that's why Mitro wanted out!

[DevonFFC]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

Hi, I'm new to the forum and Fulham football, been following for about 4-5 years now.  My question is why does/did Rafa have such a hard on for Mitro?  In all the news articles I've read since promotion, it seems that as good as Mitro is, his coach wanted no part of him.  Why?

A hard on, maybe Mitro didn't like his homosexual advances and Rafa got upset by the rejection?

[FFC NY]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

Hi, I'm new to the forum and Fulham football, been following for about 4-5 years now.  My question is why does/did Rafa have such a hard on for Mitro?  In all the news articles I've read since promotion, it seems that as good as Mitro is, his coach wanted no part of him.  Why?

Mitro was there before Rafa took over - I don't think he ever fancied him, couldn't manage a semi let alone a hard on

[Holders]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

Hi, I'm new to the forum and Fulham football, been following for about 4-5 years now.  My question is why does/did Rafa have such a hard on for Mitro?  In all the news articles I've read since promotion, it seems that as good as Mitro is, his coach wanted no part of him.  Why?

A hard on, maybe Mitro didn't like his homosexual advances and Rafa got upset by the rejection?

But he wanted no part of him!

[General]

Anyone have any insights on what the latest is with Calum chambers

[Skatzoffc]

Apparently Mitro is difficult to deal with. Joka knows him from Belgrade and knew he could handle him.

Probably just a clash of personalities between Rafa and Mitro.
It happens.

[Woolly Mammoth]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

Hi, I'm new to the forum and Fulham football, been following for about 4-5 years now.  My question is why does/did Rafa have such a hard on for Mitro?  In all the news articles I've read since promotion, it seems that as good as Mitro is, his coach wanted no part of him.  Why?

Maybe it was a clash of personalities, maybe Rafas Man Management Technique does not sit well with Mitro, which did not bring the best out of him.
I reckon it was 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. I suspect maybe Mitro did not help himself either.
But that's life and human nature.
It appears Mitro has moved on and let it go.
Whereas I get the impression that it's left a bitter taste in Rafas mouth.
Maybe he felt he had tried his best with Mitro and got it slung back in his face.
Maybe Mitro felt he had been poorly treated and did not deserve this treatment.
Unfortunately it can happen in all walks of life.
Certainly we know that Jok is getting the best out of Mitro so far, and Mitro is repaying him by applying himself, and getting his head down football wise.
Whatever happened in the relationship between Mitro and Rafa, it appears that Rafas nose has been put out of joint.
He needs to put it behind him.
Some you win, some you lose.
An unfortunate fact of life.

[FFC NY]

Anyone have any insights on what the latest is with Calum chambers

Struggling for a pun? #CALUMINIUM   063.gif

[Woolly Mammoth]

Anyone have any insights on what the latest is with Calum chambers

He is at the back of the queue in the corridor outside the Medical Room, behind the rest of the defenders we are hoping to secure.

[WindyCity]

I'm surprised that Rafa thinks Rondon is an upgrade to Mitrovic. I've never seen Rondon have a good game in the Prem. although I didn't watch every WBA game granted

Hi, I'm new to the forum and Fulham football, been following for about 4-5 years now.  My question is why does/did Rafa have such a hard on for Mitro?  In all the news articles I've read since promotion, it seems that as good as Mitro is, his coach wanted no part of him.  Why?

Maybe it was a clash of personalities, maybe Rafas Man Management Technique does not sit well with Mitro, which did not bring the best out of him.
I reckon it was 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. I suspect maybe Mitro did not help himself either.
But that's life and human nature.
It appears Mitro has moved on and let it go.
Whereas I get the impression that it's left a bitter taste in Rafas mouth.
Maybe he felt he had tried his best with Mitro and got it slung back in his face.
Maybe Mitro felt he had been poorly treated and did not deserve this treatment.
Unfortunately it can happen in all walks of life.
Certainly we know that Jok is getting the best out of Mitro so far, and Mitro is repaying him by applying himself, and getting his head down football wise.
Whatever happened in the relationship between Mitro and Rafa, it appears that Rafas nose has been put out of joint.
He needs to put it behind him.
Some you win, some you lose.
An unfortunate fact of life.

Thx Woolly.  Seems like it could have been just that, some kind of personality clash.  I do recall reading something about Rafa's particular system of play, and that Mitro had a difficult time subscribing, being somewhat of a loose cannon/free spirit in what was intended to be a more structured system.  Anyway, I was really glad to hear that Mitro was coming back to the Cottage.  In reading the forum these past several days it seems there is a consensus that our defense is lacking.  Hope that can be shored up somehow before first kickoff.  Beating Palace at home and on our return to the Prem I think would be imperative and provide a confidence boost moving forward into the early part of the season.

[Texas White]

Anyone have any insights on what the latest is with Calum chambers

Struggling for a pun? #CALUMINIUM   063.gif

Chambered and ready