Outs and Ins, affirmed.

Cudicini at Motspur

Just received a text that Carlo Cudicini is now at Motspur Park...deal him in Cookie.

 

I think Cudicini would be good cover for Niemi, given his own desire to get some games. I am a bit surprised that CC has a "special relationship" with the Non-Gretzky Great One, though.

Almost all the pieces now, just need a CB...

 

For those of you who dont know, Motspur Park is where Fulham players Train

 

I always like Carlo and think he can regain his old form. I just hope this would mean we wouldn't be spedning cash on Carlo Nash as I think he is rubbish. Carlo would be a good replacement for Niemi while he is out and even then I think if he did play like his old self he should be starting.

 

how long is Niemi out for?

 

Striker linked with Spanish switch
Thu, Jan 25 2007 15:56

La Liga outfit Racing Santander are the latest club showing an interest in Fulham striker and Watford target Collins John.
John recently turned down a move to Vicarage Road but boss Aidy Boothroyd said the door was still open for a January deal if John had a change of heart.
The striker remains set on leaving Craven Cottage, where he does not appear to be in Chris Coleman's future plans, having been confined to the bench for much of this season.

Now Racing Santander, who are also being linked with Newcastle's Albert Luque, are exploring the possibility of a loan deal for the Dutch frontman and that is likely to finally signal the end of Watford's chase for signature.

 

Not officially done and dusted, but sounds awfully close:

Smertin link on sky

 

How about "Stays, Affirmed"?

I'm okay with this. I hope he can right his ship. But John still needs to go (perhaps to the Eridivisie).

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hli ... +DIOP+STAY

 

Competition for a spot in the lineup is good. With the guys who've joined, plus the at-least-halfway-decent job Volzy has done filling in, it seems like there'll be plenty.

 

Found this on the web today...could we be getting another MF....or just more rumors.

Midfielder Esteban Granero is on his way to Craven Cottage according to reports in Spain.
The Spain under-19 international currently plays for Real Madrid Castilla, the B team of the La Liga giants, from which the likes of Raul have come through the ranks.

The AS newspaper suggests that Fulham are set to tie up a deal shortly for the 19-year-old, whose contract expires in 2008.

 

Great. More midfielders.

 

I like the fact that he is young, but I am not sure this guy is the answer. However, I am not going to rush to any judgement when I have never seen him play. My pessimistic speculation is that if Read Madrid is offloading him for a price Fulham can afford, they must not think too highly of him. If he was thought of in higher regards he would be out of our price range or other clubs would be interested in him.

Once again, I am being pessimistic. If he does come I hope he does well.

 

Well, if we ever switch to a 4-5-1 we will be set.

 

Can we do anything before the summer on him? If not, then I tend to discount the possibility--transfer roumours at this time of year rarely come to fruition.

 

He is supposed to be a decent player and I have read that this would only be a loan deal.

Did Volz ever sign a contract extension? I would think this would be a top priority for us or maybe Omozusi is ready to become the backup RB. Anyway I could see this as being a Summer of change for us with many players coming in and going out of the club. There are some players who need to leave and I hope that Coleman figures this out and sells these players or releases them. I believe we have issues at the back and need to fix them and we also need to find a quality forward and decent left sided midfielder.

 

Well I saw this on the BBC today.

Fulham will sell ex-England defender Zat Knight this summer. (The Sun)

 

While a lot of the stuff in the BBC's rumours section can be a bit overboard, I happen to think this one is true. I reckon Cookie has had enough of Zat and will offload him to Birmingham who have been interested in him for quite some time.

Now, if Fulham can go buy some solid center-halves, we might be in business for next season.

 

http://www.clubcall.com/index.jsp?storyID=310648

Same story, different source. If I had a web cam, and you were watching it you would see me dancing a little jig of joy. But I don't want to get over-excited. A lot can happen between now and May - £2million??? COWY