Outs and Ins, affirmed.

Sky Sports News reports that Montella has signed a six month loan deal for Fulham. He also trained with the rest of the Fulham squad this morning.
Dempsey has agreed to sign subject to his work permit

 

RE: Montella sign on loan!!

That just leaves Gooch for the trifecta.

 

Striker Montella joins Fulham on loan from Roma
Thu 04 Jan, 2:34 PM

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Italy striker Vincenzo Montella has joined Fulham on loan from AS Roma until the end of the season, the two clubs said on Thursday.

The 32-year-old, a key player in the championship-winning side of 2000-01, scored 83 goals in 180 games for Roma and three goals in 19 appearances for the Azzurri.

Famous in Italy for his arms-outstretched 'aeroplane' goal celebration, a recurring shoulder injury has kept Montella out of action for long periods in the past year.

Even when fit, the preference of Roma coach Luciano Spalletti for a lone striker has often left him on the bench.

The Italian told Fulham's Web site (www.fulhamfc.com): "It has been an ambition of mine to play in England at some point in my career and I am happy to be given the opportunity.

"For me, I just want to play football and score goals, so I am looking forward to being able to do that with Fulham as soon as possible."

Montella's most memorable Roma performance came in March 2002 when he scored four times in a 5-1 demolition of city rivals Lazio.

 

I count Dempsey as in, as there's been no news on the board rejecting him, that means it's in paperwork.

Ins:
Montella
Dempsey

Outs:
John {pending, but get real.. makes too much sense to not be true}

 

I cant say I'm really excited about signing a 32 year old Italian, Maybe 10 years ago I could have?

 

Montella seems a great finisher, and that's what we need, for sure.

But watching his goals leaves me a little less than totally impressed.

Might be just me... compare the goal compilation to Dempsey's; yes, different roles to be sure, yet....

 

I think the girl's will like this signing
PF i've e-mailed you a pic of him with his Fulham shirt

 

Chris Coleman was just on Sky Sports News (3.30pm uk)talking about John. He said that john handed in a transfer request. A premiership club came in for him and it was accepted but he wouldnt say who. Watford where linked.

nothing on Dempsey tho

 

Why the hell would you do that!!!
:lol:

Maybe Heather...

 

You seemed to be the next best logical step :shock:


show me the money (allright the pic)

 

John who?

Once knew a guy who thought he played for Fulham, with last name John. But the fella was rarely in play, even when on the pitch. Seems like many moons ago.

 

Touchy, touchy. Sounds like Petty has a man-crush....

 

I generally wouldn't be big on picking up a guy that age either, but for a loan deal (i.e. not stuck with him long-term if he hits a wall) and a guy who wants to prove to his club that he still has what it takes? Not a *whole* lot of downside here, I don't think.

 

See you read everything left-handed... not just poli-spin!

Point is 'sounds like VB thinks Petty has a man-crush'
:lol:

Naw... he sent it to post on 'home page'

 

I cant see this being a great deal, so he sucks we send him back to Roma, he plays well the Fee goes UP. the guys 32 and injury prone now, only time will tell I guess?

 

he's a good pick up. he'll be itching to get on the pitch. cookie is doing a fantastic job in this window. the sale of john will get more money to throw into the Gooch transfer. great job cookie

 

If it's John for 5 and Boa for 5 as rumored in the Standard... it's GREAT work!
added:

I've said this before and sadly have to say it again..

The outright freaking ignorance and obvious denial of some footy fans as displayed on T-F-I and the Offal is astonishing.

If a player is not happy, you offload him..PERIOD!

Whether the manager is incapable of motivating him is beside the point.. if the manager is going to stay, then the player must go.

Glad I pay attrention to ALL sports.. it's obvious to me.

 

You've been able to get on the offal??

Seems that site has crashed at least 3 times in the last two days.