Michael Bradley to F̶u̶l̶h̶a̶m̶ Toronto?

dcheather · Dec 26, 2013

Michael Bradley? Yes, please. I'll be crossing my fingers, but I doubt this happens.

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2013/12/26/ ... witterfeed

pettyfog · Dec 26, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

DCHeather said:

Michael Bradley? Yes, please. I'll be crossing my fingers, but I doubt this happens.

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2013/12/26/ ... witterfeed
Click to expand...

So you all don't have to duplicate from FB:

pettyfog:

Gee, wonder which club he would pick?!!!
Seriously, Heather.. why the doubt / long face? SURELY some common sense would apply, and I go on common sense.
Which says if money is right.. he's at the cottage.
'Fulhamerica' being a new tradition and all. Oh, wait, that's a metaphysical/mystical belief.. but still...
Click to expand...

Heather:

I doubt it would be just between Cardiff and Fulham if he were to move on from Roma. That's where the doubt comes in.
Click to expand...

Andrew:

If it were only down to those two then yes he would pick Fulham, however Bradley has shown he has the quality, to possible be the best American outfielder that has ever pulled on the shirt. Yes, his playing time has been reduced due to fighting back from injury, but he still has been quite influential in that side. I would be quite happy if he joined though, even if he werent American, he is simply the visonary passer we need.
Click to expand...

pettyfog:

Ah, Heather.. THERE'S the rub, a bidding war. Also common sense.
Click to expand...

Gonna be interesting.. maybe,fun!

jumpkutz · Dec 26, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

This is gonna sound stupid, but the only way this makes sense for me is if Dempsey's loan is extended, which ain't gonna happen.

HatterDon · Dec 26, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

Lazy. We're being linked with Americans. Bradley is starting for a team that has a real shot at the SerieA title and European football. Why in the world would he give that up to go the London and freeze his ass off in a relegation battle?

pettyfog · Dec 26, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

"Hey!... anything's possible, Jack!"
- Si Robertson
:?
:think:
:banana-linedance:

dcheather · Dec 26, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

pettyfog said:

"Hey!... anything's possible, Jack!"
- Si Robertson
:?
:think:
:banana-linedance:
Click to expand...

See Dempsey's return to Fulham. :lol:

SoCalJoe · Dec 26, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

HatterDon said:

Lazy. We're being linked with Americans. Bradley is starting for a team that has a real shot at the SerieA title and European football. Why in the world would he give that up to go the London and freeze his ass off in a relegation battle?
Click to expand...

:text-+1: I don't follow Serie A at all, but when I do look up the occasional Roma result he's been going the full 90, makes zero sense.

jumpkutz · Dec 26, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

HatterDon said:

Lazy. We're being linked with Americans. Bradley is starting for a team that has a real shot at the SerieA title and European football. Why in the world would he give that up to go the London and freeze his ass off in a relegation battle?
Click to expand...

He wouldn't. Once again, Sir Donald, you've cut to the chase.

BarryWhite · Dec 27, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

+2 to HD. First I don't see Bradley leaving Roma. Second, if he were to leave Roma I think the price tag might easily exclude Fulham!

tim · Dec 27, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

Would this be high on most Fulham fans' wishlists? Yep. (OK, maybe just mine)

Is it at all realistic? Nope.

Clevelandmo · Dec 27, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

Roma has reportedly offered Cagliari 10 million for midfielder Radja Naingolan so do they need someone to replace Bradley because he is off? Or is Bradley's position in danger because they are bringing in competition? I have no idea but this should certainly fuel the rumors that Bradley is gone or needs to go somewhere else. Personally, I would be surprised if Bradley left Roma.

dcheather · Dec 27, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

Clevelandmo said:

Roma has reportedly offered Cagliari 10 million for midfielder Radja Naingolan so do they need someone to replace Bradley because he is off? Or is Bradley's position in danger because they are bringing in competition? I have no idea but this should certainly fuel the rumors that Bradley is gone or needs to go somewhere else. Personally, I would be surprised if Bradley left Roma.
Click to expand...

The more I read about Bradley at Roma, I wouldn't be surprised at all if he left in winter window. A manager said something like he doesn't win you games but doesn't lose you games. Not exactly high praise, so I wouldn't be shocked if he moved on. However, I would be shocked if it only came down to Cardiff or Fulham.

Clevelandmo · Dec 28, 2013

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

I saw a great interview a while back with the American owner of Roma. I think he would hate to lose Bradley. Doesn't mean it can't happen but I think there will have to be more reasons than usual

dcheather · Jan 2, 2014

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014 ... er-window/

Sources have apparently confirmed to MLSSoccer.com that Michael Bradley, the most important figure to this year’s World Cup bid, will stay put at Roma during the January transfer window.
...
Reports had Bradley, the fourth man in a stately, talented three-man midfield at the Stadio Olimpico, perhaps merging into the order at Fulham, Cardiff or Southampton. We talked here about the plusses and minuses of the potential move into Craven Cottage, where Bradley would have the bonus of linking up for a couple of months with Clint Dempsey. (Giving us the bonus of having a real reason to watch Fulham, where the soccer this year has been fairly hard on the eyes, and not much on the success factor, either.)

If he’s staying in Italy, U.S. fans can only hope that Bradley will get more playing time in the second half of Italy’s Serie A campaign. The best possible Michael Bradley is one who is playing regularly – which seems unlikely unless one of the three men in front of him are sold or injured.

His five starts for Roma over the last few months (plus six appearances off the bench, including a few of nominal minutes) is OK. But given the difficult U.S. draw, Jurgen Klinsmann’s team needs everyone at razor-sharp level. Little else will do.
Click to expand...

We'll see. I believe the reports were saying the same thing about Dempsey and Tottenham almost right up to the twitter airport pic.

HatterDon · Jan 2, 2014

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

DCHeather said:

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/report-roma-and-u-s-international-michael-bradley-not-moving-in-january-transfer-window/

Sources have apparently confirmed to MLSSoccer.com that Michael Bradley, the most important figure to this year’s World Cup bid, will stay put at Roma during the January transfer window.
...
Reports had Bradley, the fourth man in a stately, talented three-man midfield at the Stadio Olimpico, perhaps merging into the order at Fulham, Cardiff or Southampton. We talked here about the plusses and minuses of the potential move into Craven Cottage, where Bradley would have the bonus of linking up for a couple of months with Clint Dempsey. (Giving us the bonus of having a real reason to watch Fulham, where the soccer this year has been fairly hard on the eyes, and not much on the success factor, either.)

If he’s staying in Italy, U.S. fans can only hope that Bradley will get more playing time in the second half of Italy’s Serie A campaign. The best possible Michael Bradley is one who is playing regularly – which seems unlikely unless one of the three men in front of him are sold or injured.

His five starts for Roma over the last few months (plus six appearances off the bench, including a few of nominal minutes) is OK. But given the difficult U.S. draw, Jurgen Klinsmann’s team needs everyone at razor-sharp level. Little else will do.
Click to expand...

We'll see. I believe the reports were saying the same thing about Dempsey and Tottenham almost right up to the twitter airport pic.
Click to expand...

well, you can knock me over with a feather.

BarryWhite · Jan 3, 2014

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

Greg Selzer from No Short Corners is someone I find quite reliable in sifting out rumors regarding American players and he is stating there have been no offers for Bradley.

Friday, Jan. 3

So there is one tidbit from all the reports claiming offers and such regarding Michael Bradley. Do not freak out, but he is actually set to meet with the club today. Obviously, I do not know the outcome (as it has not happened yet), but I would be shocked if it was a Bradley attempt to leave. Most likely, it is one of those minutes reassurance talks that happen all the time.

The rest remains exactly the same. Roma has no offers for him and no intention whatsoever of selling him. And up to now, Bradley has yet to put a foot toward the door.

CORRECTION: He is meeting with manager Rudi Garcia, not the club. Even more indication this is nothing about a move, if it was needed.

UPDATE: The Italian rep for Bradley has now come out in the press insisting the midfielder has no desire to leave Roma. And that is that. Again.

- Greg Seltzer
Click to expand...

Thursday, Jan 2

No. Michael Bradley is not moving in January. He is not headed to Fulham or to Cardiff or to Southampton. Nor Genoa, nor Bayer Leverkusen, and certainly not back to old employers Chievo. He is not looking to leave and they are not in any way looking to get rid of him. The only way he moves any time soon is if someone puts in a top-dollar (and, umm, non-fiction) offer.

I cannot be more clear on all of this. Pass it on. Grazie.
Click to expand...

Friday, Dec. 27

No, Cardiff and Fulham have not made offers for Roma midfielder Michael Bradley. Duh.

- Greg Seltzer
Click to expand...

tim · Jan 8, 2014

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

Taylor Twellman is saying that Bradley is on the verge of signing for Toronto FC. To which I say, what???????

Clevelandmo · Jan 8, 2014

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

tim said:

Taylor Twellman is saying that Bradley is on the verge of signing for Toronto FC. To which I say, what???????
Click to expand...

Jeez, he might as well just go play for his dad at Stabæk if that is the case.

Unfortunately and shockingly this is probably true given the source. Also, Torronto FC says big announcement is fourth coming and that it is a bloody big deal. Cant believe two of my favorite USMNT players have moved to two of the teams I dislike the most.

Here is Toronto's promotion for it. Coincidence the guy is bald or foreshadowing?

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eE19bxsDWQ[/youtube]

Clevelandmo · Jan 8, 2014

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

Also, if true, DC United better bloody well get something big for this because they are first in the allocation order

nevzter · Jan 8, 2014

Re: Michael Bradley to Fulham?

In the parlence of our times: no fuc@#$% way.

If he's moving, this makes no sense for mid-twentysomething, unless it is for big $$$$$.

Michael, come to Fulham instead. HD may actually endorse your inclusion in the squad despite his anti-Yank stance. Aside from keepers, there's no better US international than MB.

Forum	Title	Date
Fulham FC News and Notes	Fulham fan looking for Norwich tix -- looking for Michael B	Apr 2, 2014
Fulham FC News and Notes	Could Bob Bradley be the next Fulham Manager?	Nov 12, 2013

Michael Bradley to F̶u̶l̶h̶a̶m̶ Toronto?

dcheather Administrator

pettyfog Well-Known Member

jumpkutz Well-Known Member

HatterDon Moderator

pettyfog Well-Known Member

dcheather Administrator

SoCalJoe Well-Known Member

jumpkutz Well-Known Member

BarryWhite Well-Known Member

tim Active Member

Clevelandmo Active Member

dcheather Administrator

Clevelandmo Active Member

dcheather Administrator

HatterDon Moderator

BarryWhite Well-Known Member

tim Active Member

Clevelandmo Active Member

Clevelandmo Active Member

nevzter Well-Known Member

Share This Page

About Us

League Standings

Useful Searches

Michael Bradley to F̶u̶l̶h̶a̶m̶ Toronto?

dcheather Administrator

pettyfog Well-Known Member

jumpkutz Well-Known Member

HatterDon Moderator

pettyfog Well-Known Member

dcheather Administrator

SoCalJoe Well-Known Member

jumpkutz Well-Known Member

BarryWhite Well-Known Member

tim Active Member

Clevelandmo Active Member

dcheather Administrator

Clevelandmo Active Member

dcheather Administrator

HatterDon Moderator

BarryWhite Well-Known Member

tim Active Member

Clevelandmo Active Member

Clevelandmo Active Member

nevzter Well-Known Member

Share This Page