It's official FINALLY add a defender to the list!

Hangeland Joins Fulham

http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsA ... ulham.aspx

Finally we have a tall CD, so we won't get stuck out as much on set pieces. This is good stuff my friends good stuff. Bring on The Arsenal!!

 

This is a great addition.

Can't wait to see him in a Fulham shirt.

 

6ft 5.. Thank god we will have an established tall CB. Oh how long have we been waiting for this. Now lets sort out the wings.

 

He also increases the American count as he was born in Houston, Texas.

 

I dont know anything about Hangeland so it's only natureal to ask. If he's so good why doesnt he play for the US. When he was playing for Norway the US did beat them 5-0.

 

His parents are Norwegian and he was raised there. He came up through their youth system.

He has dual citizenship, but I'm sure he considers himself to be Norwegian.

As for more on him, he's a strong imposing center back (6 foot 5) who has Champions League experience. To be honest, I'm a little shocked he agreed to come to Fulham when considering the types of teams that were chasing him in the summer. He played for Hodgson before though.

 

ahh, you beat me too it!
I was just checking wiki for his info and I saw the Houston part....I rubbed my eyes, looked at my coffe..yep, it does say that.

All be better in my book! (me: born and bred Houstonian)

 

He is def. what we needed. I hope we can get just one more, maybe a LB. I guess we can count him as American lol. What is he the 6th and if EJ comes in there will be 7? Good lord, TEAM AMERICA!

 

I'm impressed by how overwhelmingly positive people's comments about him are. Sounds like a great pickup by Roy.

 

Don, as a huge fan of the Superliga and FCK I can reassure you that it is better than MLS - if only slightly. FCK often vie for qualifying for the Champions League, but get tough draws each year. It was awesome to be in Copenhagen last fall when they upset Ajax and qualified for the group stages for the first time ever.

I like this signing!

 

FULHAMERICA!!!

 

FULHAMERICA won't go down without a fight! What are the chances Hangeland plays tomorrow??

 

Ineresting addition, adding some size is a plus. Any idea how much he cost us?

 

Don't forget the rumor about Brad Guzan.

 

Unfortunately, the big guy signed too late to be eligible tomorrow.

 

FoxSoccer.com is reporting the fee was in the area of 3.5 million pounds. Not bad for a defender we have needed for the last three seasons.

 

Guzan is now being rumored to be going to Celtic on trial next week

 

So will King be able to play? That is kind of a big deal. Imagine my Avatar saying that.

 

King isn't even officially signed yet, let alone able to play tomorrow.