FFC Summer 2009 Transfer Thread

I am on Don's side with this one, Bullard scored more than Etuhu, but how much did Murphy score when he was along side Bullard? Bullard made Murphy be the defensive midfielder. Etuhu is big strong and fast and pretty good at stopping the run down the middle allowing Murphy to be the aggressor. Etuhu-Murphy is a very strong defensive midfield pairing and Murphy has the ability to score just as much, if not more than Bullard, with more consistency and in more needed times, and he appears to be a better leader for the team. We are Fulham, we have never been a team that is out to outscore the opponent, just outplay the opponent.

 

Etuhu over Bullard in a heartbeat. If you can't see that Etuhu has made Murphy better, then I don't know how I can help you out M-I-N. Bottom line is results. The team is playing much better now than when we had Bullard...period.

 

So, you'd rather see GOALS than RESULTS? Wow...ok...

 

Etuhu may match up with Murphy better than Bullard did, but I'm not convinced the results have actually been better since Bullard was sold, at least not significantly so.

 

I think we have more glaring needs than the two CM spots. And since we're Fulham and limited in budget, I don't think upgrading CM is a luxury we'll be able to address this go round, unless we do so at the expense of another need.

Etuhu v Bullard as a partner for Murphy is an interesting discussion, however the results aspect is a little mis-stated. For this season: with Murphy/Bullard, 6W 5L 7D +3; with Murphy/Etuhu, 4W 5L 3D +2.

As for left-footed, doesn't Barnes meet that requirement? Assuming he's ready to go this fall?

 

So, you'd rather see GOALS than RESULTS? Wow...ok...[/quote]

You cant get Results without GOALS....DOH

 

Sure that would be great Im going home May 2nd to May 9th tell me where and when and I'll see you there.

 

Etuhu's job isn't to be a game changer or goal scorer, he's supposed to collect the ball and distribute it. He does a decent job of it I think. If we could have Owen Hargreaves over Etuhu, I'd take Owen Hargreaves, but we probably won't be getting that quality of player in. Perhaps Hodgson can find someone though.

All-in-all I like how Etuhu has done. Seems a team player as well.

 

I think he's right-footed, but he might be able to use his left-foot as well.

 

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/ ... 069729.ece

Bale interest and Huddlestone again.

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ ... -21265434/

Bristol City's Orr

 

Tamas Priskin from Watford (Hungarian McBride/Zamora like forward)

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 95,00.html

 

Exploit! Exploit! Exploit!

 

Yep.

Isn't Bale a true lefty? Seems like a hard working kid. I have caught him a few times watching Tottenham but didn't notice much beyond he works hard. Anyone else?

 

He's a true lefty and very talented. His problem is he's overly attack minded, and runs himself out of position. His defense leaves something to be desired, but Hodgson can jedi train him into a LB, I think. Than again, he might should just be a LM.

Here's Huddlestone's passing vision (a pass to Bale no less).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Ezcr8ba74

Bradley Orr has spent some time in jail.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/ne ... e61862.ece

 

Wouldn't mind seeing Orr in a W jersey -- A pretty good RB. He plays for an overachieving manager for a smallish side. Hmmmmmm...

It's kind of funny that when you google his name the 3rd result you get is Bradley Orr prison. In his case, I think the statute of limitations for dumbassed drunkenness has expired.

Also, I would like to see Zamora back next year. I think he is one of those players you do not appreciate fully until they are gone, and I hope we don't make that mistake. Unless we get someone better, of course, but I view that path with trepidation.

 

PK -- another reason I liked the Orr rumor. He has fucked up this year -- Hull away, and more recently with thee details escaping me right now.