Fulham Alumni Report

Been holding my thoughts on Macca’s hiring until I heard more about his responsibilities so today after reading that one of his primary responsibilities will be to develop relationships with young players his hiring gets a a bit more exciting. He has the history to know what it takes to succeed domestically, overseas and on the international level. Hopefully, he thrives at conveying what is possible to potential future USMNT players.

 

Despite being wildly predictable and a cesspool of periodic corruption and racism, Serie A is available on ESPN+ so been enjoying catching Sampdoria matches whenever I can.

And who did I see last week in net for Samp's opponents, Brescia? Why our erstwhile backup Jesse Joronen. I totally forgot its been this but he left way back in the summer of 2017. He's played at AC Horsens, Copenhagen, and now Brescia.

Oh and Sampdoria won 5-1, which now accounts for 20% of their total goals to date. They are also now managed by Claudio Ranieri. These two facts are probably related.

 

Did anybody happen to see Matt Smith's FIRST HALF hat trick against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this afternoon? Sick.

 

Very gutsy indeed!

 

https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-...-to-us-soccer-hall-of-fame-hope-solo-left-out

Congrats to Charlie Blackmouth, faithful servant wherever he played. Certainly FulAmerica wouldn’t be the same without his contributions. A little disappointing the Mayor of Hannover Steve Cherundolo wasn’t elected, in my mind Dolo is the starting rb in all-time UMNT starting XI. Hope Solo not getting in is political and about controversy not playing accomplishments.

 

Bristol City will have a strong connection to the Cottage this year playing with two recent Fulham alumni and two loanees: Chris Martin, Tomas Kalas, Alfie Mawson, and Stephen Sessegnon

 

Chelsea's most senior player ended his term with them after 9 years and was signed by Braga. No, it isn't Zouma or Kante or even Azpilicueta, it is Lucas Piazon. I always liked Piazon and it was unfortunate that he suffered that broken foot at the hands of Leeds just as things seemed to be taking off for him. I wish him luck at Braga.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55675775

 

Fulham and Liverpool headed into tribunal to determine Harvey Elliott's transfer fee (if I understand correctly). According to the article, Fulham is unlikely to get what they are seeking and Liverpool are going to spend more than they want (yay arbitration!).

https://www.90min.com/posts/fulham-harvey-elliott-liverpool-compensation

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/liverp...-liverpool-fulham-premier-league-championship

1.5 plus add ons that look likely since the kid is playing well at Blackburn.

 

The 20% of a future selling is pretty huge.

 

A Dempsey sighting! From a podcast by Beasley, Gooch and Mabricio Wilson. Good pod in general but a little extra special today. You can watch it on You Tube if you’re so inclined.

 

I must say that I did not expect to see this…

https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-transfer-marcus-bettinelli-official

 

Me either especially this part:

“Bettinelli claimed it was a dream of his to move to Chelsea - a dream that looked like becoming a reality a few years ago before a move failed to materialise - and that he's relishing the opportunity to help the team.”

I guess everyone can dream their own dreams.