Tuesday Fulham Stuff - 01/02/22...

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Fulham complete Williams loan

Fulham have completed the signing of Liverpool full back Neco Williams tonight, who joins on loan for the remainder of the season.

The Welsh international, who has made 23 senior appearances for the Reds, has moved to the Championship leaders to gain further first team experience. The 20 year-old is likely to go straight into Marco Silva's first team with Kenny Tete an injury doubt for the FA Cup third round trip to Manchester City next week and Denis Odoi having joined Club Brugge on deadline day.

Williams, who helped Liverpool lift the Premier League title in 2020, has won seventeen senior caps for his country and played in every fixture as Robert Page's side reached the second round of last summer's European Championships. He has long been on Fulham's radar and fits the attacking profile that Silva seeks from his full backs.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2022/02/fulham-complete-williams-loan/

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CONFIRMED: Neco Williams joins Fulham on loan despite Fabio Carvalho collapse

Liverpool right-back Neco Williams has left on loan for the rest of the season, with the Wales international hoping to boost his World Cup hopes at Fulham.

Williams had been the subject of interest from Bournemouth heading into deadline day, but the south-coast club eventually agreed a deal for Nat Phillips instead.

That left the young right-back looking set to stay with Liverpool for another five months, but late interest from Fulham saw talks reignite.

With the Reds attempting a deal to sign Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho – which was agreed but fell through due to a lack of time – Williams has headed to Craven Cottage as part of the negotiations.

The youngster will initially challenge for a starting spot, with first-choice right-back Kenny Tete currently sidelined with a groin injury.

Crucially, however, Williams can also operate on the left flank, which could see him compete with and provide cover for Antonee Robinson and Joe Bryan.

His time in west London will hopefully see Williams gain crucial experience at first-team level, having been a bit-part player since his promotion to the senior setup at Liverpool.

In the first half of the season, the Welshman made eight appearances for the Reds, of which only four were starts – with none of those coming in the Premier League.

Fulham are currently battling for promotion back to the top flight under Marco Silva, and are one of the most exciting attacking sides in England, having scored 74 goals in 28 league games so far this season.

They sit top of the Championship, five points clear of second-placed Blackburn with a game in hand.

Best of luck, Neco!



https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/02/confirmed-neco-williams-joins-fulham-on-loan-despite-fabio-carvalho-collapse/

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Congratulations to Clint Dempsey on his election to the hall of fame and a big thank you for all of his hard work while at Fulham, we will of course always remember him.
However in my own memory I have to be honest and say he has to come second to the great Brian McBride.