((HT: NBCSN/BPL/BBC Sport))
Two down, one to go...
And there is a lot of prevalent thinking that the first two teams heading to the Championship couldn't happen to more deserving owners- Shad Khan and Vincent Tan. Five managers between the two teams, alienating a fan base by changing decades of traditional colors in kits and just not getting it overall...
Fulham put up an embarrassing performance with Stoke- losing 4-1. Manager Felix Magath actually apologized for the club's demotion.
Cardiff didn't do much better losing to Newcastle 3-0, but the larger issue happened in the 69th minute as Newcastle fans protested their owner and manager, Alan Pardew. The larger issue is that the fans feel their isn't the proper amount of reinvestment to bring in better players to improve their lot. The last title the team won was in 1969- the then-equivalent of the Europa League.
Thus this in the 69th minute
((HT: Newcastlevideo))
Elsewhere, Wet Ham secured their place with a 2-0 win over Tottenham. Kaboul's red early on put Spurs on their heels and they couldn't get untracked offensively. Southampton beat punchless Swansea 1-0. Aston Villa gives their fans some reason for optimism with a 3-1 over Hull. But the two interesting results came from the Manchester squads.
Sunderland almost secured their place in the Premier League with a win at Old Trafford for the first time since 1968. The problems that the Red Devils had before Ryan Giggs became caretaker manager are still there as the Black Cats won 1-0.
Giggs thinks his players were flat at a really bad time in the season...
And the night cap was Manchester City spotting Everton a 1-goal lead before coming back and winning at Goodison Park, 3-2. Edin Dzeko almost had a hat trick after Sergio Aguero left with an injury in the 22nd minute.
Ross Barkley's golazo, however, got things started for the good guys...
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
OSG Prem: The Bottom Get Closer, The Middle Get Closer
((HT: BPL on NBC/BBC Sport))
Just when you thought things couldn't get any tighter...
Wins from the bottom by Fulham and Cardiff make the relegation battle even more interesting...
Let's review... and, let's face it, Norwich has zero offense, van Wolfswinkle has zero confidence in his game, and the Canaries are in deep doo-doo especially after their last reasonable chance at a three points losing to Fulham at Craven Cottage 1-0.
Caretaker manager Neil Adams thought his team played well, though...
Cardiff took advantage of a Jay Rodriguez-less Southampton and won 1-0 as well...
Mauricio Pochettino was not pleased in defeat...
((HT: Southampton their own selves))
Combine that with Everton's 1-0 defeat of Sunderland and the bottom of the table looks like this...
18 Fulham 30
19 Cardiff City 29
20 Sunderland 25
Sunderland still has two games in hand, however...
West Brom had a chance to get out of the danger zone just north of relegation, but they squandered a 3-0 versus Spurs and only left with a point in a 3-3 draw. Five points only separate 11th from 17th at the end of today and here is the game-tying goal...
Stoke continued their mid-table play with a 1-0 win over Newcastle and Tony Pulis continued his run as manager of the year as Crystal Palace beat Villa 1-0 as well...
Just when you thought things couldn't get any tighter...
Wins from the bottom by Fulham and Cardiff make the relegation battle even more interesting...
Let's review... and, let's face it, Norwich has zero offense, van Wolfswinkle has zero confidence in his game, and the Canaries are in deep doo-doo especially after their last reasonable chance at a three points losing to Fulham at Craven Cottage 1-0.
Caretaker manager Neil Adams thought his team played well, though...
Cardiff took advantage of a Jay Rodriguez-less Southampton and won 1-0 as well...
Mauricio Pochettino was not pleased in defeat...
((HT: Southampton their own selves))
Combine that with Everton's 1-0 defeat of Sunderland and the bottom of the table looks like this...
18 Fulham 30
19 Cardiff City 29
20 Sunderland 25
Sunderland still has two games in hand, however...
West Brom had a chance to get out of the danger zone just north of relegation, but they squandered a 3-0 versus Spurs and only left with a point in a 3-3 draw. Five points only separate 11th from 17th at the end of today and here is the game-tying goal...
Stoke continued their mid-table play with a 1-0 win over Newcastle and Tony Pulis continued his run as manager of the year as Crystal Palace beat Villa 1-0 as well...
Sunday, March 30, 2014
OSG Prem: Reds At The Top Of The Table, Fulham Still Bottom
((HT: Sportsnet))
The lead at the top of the table is now Liverpool's to keep... even as Manchester City has two games in hand on the bunch...
The Reds have now gone their last 13 without a defeat- including 8 wins and a dismantling of Spurs at Anfield this afternoon. Makes the HQ wonder just how much patience the front office will have with caretaker manager Tim Sherwood after another throttling by a top five club...
Here's the wrap...
Elsewhere, the matinee on Sunday was Everton trying to put another nail in Fulham's relegation quest with a win at Craven Cottage. Believe it or not, the reserves were the ones coming through over and over again as Roberto Martinez's squad solidified their top-5 place... ((HT: ProSoccerTalk))
The lead at the top of the table is now Liverpool's to keep... even as Manchester City has two games in hand on the bunch...
The Reds have now gone their last 13 without a defeat- including 8 wins and a dismantling of Spurs at Anfield this afternoon. Makes the HQ wonder just how much patience the front office will have with caretaker manager Tim Sherwood after another throttling by a top five club...
Here's the wrap...
Elsewhere, the matinee on Sunday was Everton trying to put another nail in Fulham's relegation quest with a win at Craven Cottage. Believe it or not, the reserves were the ones coming through over and over again as Roberto Martinez's squad solidified their top-5 place... ((HT: ProSoccerTalk))
Saturday, March 22, 2014
OSG Prem: The Top Stays Top, Except For Arsenal...
((HT: BPL on NBC/SkySports))
It was an unbelievable first twenty minutes for Chelsea against Arsenal...
Earlier in the week The Chosen One (Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho) maintained that his counterpart, Arsene Wenger, was only good at being a "specialist in failure." He kept pushing buttons and made sure everyone was on edge as the game started...
Eto'o and Schurrle made it 2-0 in the first 8 minutes, and then an odd call from referee Andre Marriner gave a red to Kieran Gibbs instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain- who lobbied for it and still wasn't given the dismissal...
The red card will be transferred to AOC from Gibbs on Monday, by the way...
And the final was 6-0...congrats to Arsene Wenger in his 1000th appearance as manager... (???)
Mourinho still believes the title is Man City's to lose and after today's display against Fulham, who can really complain about that assessment. Yaya Toure scored on two PK's early on before this strike from the outside gave him his hat trick in a 5-0 win over Fulham...
Not to be outdone, Luis Suarez and Liverpool had their hands full with Cardiff for the first 55 minutes or so, then the Reds took over winning 6-3 as Suarez had a hat trick himself to go with Skrtel and Sturridge
Elsewhere, Hull City shut out West Brom 2-0, Everton held off Swansea 3-2 to keep a look at the Europa qualifier, Newcastle's Cisse scored near the death and dedicated the goal to suspended manger Alan Pardew in a big win over Crystal Palace, Norwich shut out Sunderland 2-0 as well, but the interesting story line late came from West Ham and Manchester United.
Rooney's 50-yarder on Adrian gave the Red Devils enough momentum to pull out a 2-0 win themselves...
Here's the goal- again- because we can... and Beckham's reaction was priceless...
It was an unbelievable first twenty minutes for Chelsea against Arsenal...
Earlier in the week The Chosen One (Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho) maintained that his counterpart, Arsene Wenger, was only good at being a "specialist in failure." He kept pushing buttons and made sure everyone was on edge as the game started...
Eto'o and Schurrle made it 2-0 in the first 8 minutes, and then an odd call from referee Andre Marriner gave a red to Kieran Gibbs instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain- who lobbied for it and still wasn't given the dismissal...
The red card will be transferred to AOC from Gibbs on Monday, by the way...
And the final was 6-0...congrats to Arsene Wenger in his 1000th appearance as manager... (???)
Mourinho still believes the title is Man City's to lose and after today's display against Fulham, who can really complain about that assessment. Yaya Toure scored on two PK's early on before this strike from the outside gave him his hat trick in a 5-0 win over Fulham...
Not to be outdone, Luis Suarez and Liverpool had their hands full with Cardiff for the first 55 minutes or so, then the Reds took over winning 6-3 as Suarez had a hat trick himself to go with Skrtel and Sturridge
Elsewhere, Hull City shut out West Brom 2-0, Everton held off Swansea 3-2 to keep a look at the Europa qualifier, Newcastle's Cisse scored near the death and dedicated the goal to suspended manger Alan Pardew in a big win over Crystal Palace, Norwich shut out Sunderland 2-0 as well, but the interesting story line late came from West Ham and Manchester United.
Rooney's 50-yarder on Adrian gave the Red Devils enough momentum to pull out a 2-0 win themselves...
Here's the goal- again- because we can... and Beckham's reaction was priceless...
Saturday, February 15, 2014
OSG Prem: Fulham Has "Panicked" Sacking Meulensteen
And it seems that new Fulham owner Shad Khan is treating his franchise like...
Well, the HQ doesn't know what...
He isn't treating his Jacksonville Jaguars like this... only his coaching staff is treating the starting quarterback situation this way... there is an inordinate amount of faith that has been shown in Gus Bradley...
But Fulham has sacked Rene Meulensteen after 74 days of work...
Which does seem like a panic move for a team that is dead last in the Premier League table...
Here's Rene with BBC sports talk presenter Dan Walker:
Felix Magath, whose last job was in the Bundesliga two years ago, is now the interim interim manager...
Shahid Khan came out with a statement that read, in part:
"Given our form, we can no longer merely hope that our fortunes will finally turn. And with 12 matches remaining and at least four points separating us from safety, we certainly can no longer post empty results. Action was required.
"Alistair Mackintosh (the club's CEO) did a wonderful job during the January transfer window to improve our club.
"This week, Alistair recommended Felix, with his history of producing results for clubs with similar challenges as ours, as the new manager of Fulham. Alistair's recommendation received my complete approval and Felix has my unequivocal support."
Yeah... they're done...
Well, the HQ doesn't know what...
He isn't treating his Jacksonville Jaguars like this... only his coaching staff is treating the starting quarterback situation this way... there is an inordinate amount of faith that has been shown in Gus Bradley...
But Fulham has sacked Rene Meulensteen after 74 days of work...
Which does seem like a panic move for a team that is dead last in the Premier League table...
Here's Rene with BBC sports talk presenter Dan Walker:
Felix Magath, whose last job was in the Bundesliga two years ago, is now the interim interim manager...
Shahid Khan came out with a statement that read, in part:
"Given our form, we can no longer merely hope that our fortunes will finally turn. And with 12 matches remaining and at least four points separating us from safety, we certainly can no longer post empty results. Action was required.
"Alistair Mackintosh (the club's CEO) did a wonderful job during the January transfer window to improve our club.
"This week, Alistair recommended Felix, with his history of producing results for clubs with similar challenges as ours, as the new manager of Fulham. Alistair's recommendation received my complete approval and Felix has my unequivocal support."
Yeah... they're done...
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
OSG Prem: Liverpool Wins At The Death, Newcastle In Freefall
Two games called off today because of heavy wind and rain...
And it was really bad at the Etihad where the game between Sunderland and Man City was postponed because of winds that were in the neighborhood of 100mph at times- even knocking over big periodical stands (pictured right, thanks Reuters).
The game between Everton and Crystal Palace was also postponed because of conditions.
No word on when those games will be made up. The reason for the mid-week match-ups is the FA Cup games that are set for the weekend to whittle that field down even further as the teams get another round closer to playing for a title at Wembley.
The Man City game was postponed only 75 minutes before kick and the Citizens are still alive in all four cup competitions at present. This postponement could make things dicey in the schedule as we get to the end of the year...
So... around the league...
Stoke and Swansea drew at 1
Arsenal and Manchester United did nothing and each walked away with a point in a goalless draw
And what has gotten into Spurs Emmanuel Adebayor...???
Two more goals for Tim Sherwood and Tottenham dismantled Newcastle, 4-0, and the HQ wonders about the patience level involving Alan Pardew- even if he is mid-table. Since the sale of Cabaye, the offense has gone out the window...
Even if it's not his fault...
((HT: BBCSport))
But the match of the day is Liverpool-Fulham, and yes, the HQ knows what you're thinking...
No, it's not a misprint...
Liverpool's Kolo Toure almost made it a long day for the Reds with a whiff that turned into an own goal in the match against Fulham...
((HT: BPL))
But after being down 1-0 and 2-1, a late penalty kick by Gerrard gave Liverpool a huge three points off the 3-2 win...
From Chelsea to Spurs, it's only a 7-point range and it's getting good...
And it was really bad at the Etihad where the game between Sunderland and Man City was postponed because of winds that were in the neighborhood of 100mph at times- even knocking over big periodical stands (pictured right, thanks Reuters).
No word on when those games will be made up. The reason for the mid-week match-ups is the FA Cup games that are set for the weekend to whittle that field down even further as the teams get another round closer to playing for a title at Wembley.
The Man City game was postponed only 75 minutes before kick and the Citizens are still alive in all four cup competitions at present. This postponement could make things dicey in the schedule as we get to the end of the year...
So... around the league...
Stoke and Swansea drew at 1
Arsenal and Manchester United did nothing and each walked away with a point in a goalless draw
And what has gotten into Spurs Emmanuel Adebayor...???
Two more goals for Tim Sherwood and Tottenham dismantled Newcastle, 4-0, and the HQ wonders about the patience level involving Alan Pardew- even if he is mid-table. Since the sale of Cabaye, the offense has gone out the window...
Even if it's not his fault...
((HT: BBCSport))
But the match of the day is Liverpool-Fulham, and yes, the HQ knows what you're thinking...
No, it's not a misprint...
Liverpool's Kolo Toure almost made it a long day for the Reds with a whiff that turned into an own goal in the match against Fulham...
((HT: BPL))
But after being down 1-0 and 2-1, a late penalty kick by Gerrard gave Liverpool a huge three points off the 3-2 win...
From Chelsea to Spurs, it's only a 7-point range and it's getting good...
Sunday, February 9, 2014
OSG Prem: Get Bent- ManU Finds A Way To Draw
((HT: Sky Sports))
Just when you thought things couldn't get any weirder for Manchester United this season in the Premier League...
Surely, the match against Fulham would have been an easy three points. The folks from Crave Cottage were at the bottom of the table and hadn't won in almost a decade at Old Trafford...
But, after a Steve Sidwell goal, Fulham had the lead for most of the match only to see the lead collapse in a two-minute span and the visitors were down 2-1 heading into stoppage time.
They used to call it "Fergie Time"- that opportunity over the years where ManU pulled victory out of the jaws of defeat. But today, Darren Bent for Fulham gave the cellar dwellers a much needed point to salvage a draw only a week after Manchester United were forced to a draw with Stoke...
Stoke...??? Fulham...???
Who is this bunch...??? And just how much patience are the fans, front office, and owners going to allow this (what, to them, anyway) is an abject and unacceptable failure for a season...
Profit models are not being met... and that, never, speaks well for the manager...
Regardless of whether or not Sir Alex left the squad in this shape in the first place...
Here's the stoppage time equalizer from Bent
Here's David Moyes post-match...
And Fulham's Rene Meulensteen...
With some analysis thrown in...
And Carragher looked beside himself...
Just when you thought things couldn't get any weirder for Manchester United this season in the Premier League...
Surely, the match against Fulham would have been an easy three points. The folks from Crave Cottage were at the bottom of the table and hadn't won in almost a decade at Old Trafford...
But, after a Steve Sidwell goal, Fulham had the lead for most of the match only to see the lead collapse in a two-minute span and the visitors were down 2-1 heading into stoppage time.
They used to call it "Fergie Time"- that opportunity over the years where ManU pulled victory out of the jaws of defeat. But today, Darren Bent for Fulham gave the cellar dwellers a much needed point to salvage a draw only a week after Manchester United were forced to a draw with Stoke...
Stoke...??? Fulham...???
Who is this bunch...??? And just how much patience are the fans, front office, and owners going to allow this (what, to them, anyway) is an abject and unacceptable failure for a season...
Profit models are not being met... and that, never, speaks well for the manager...
Regardless of whether or not Sir Alex left the squad in this shape in the first place...
Here's the stoppage time equalizer from Bent
Here's David Moyes post-match...
And Fulham's Rene Meulensteen...
With some analysis thrown in...
And Carragher looked beside himself...
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
OSG Prem: Chelsea, Arsenal Save Spots, Liverpool Climbs
((HT: Sky Sports))
The Winners on the end of the very busy holiday period were Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, and Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.
The biggest surprise was from Spurs as they beat Man United at Old Trafford to continue the fan's consternation at David Moyes and the wonder of Tim Sherwood's run as new manager. Moyes was still hot over a non-PK call against Tottenham for their 6th loss of the season.
Chelsea went 3-0 over Southampton- who look tired now. Manager Jose Mourinho also said that Juan Mata and Michael Essien can look for new homes in the January transfer window. Man City outscored Swansea 3-2 countering Wilfried Bony's double. It now appears that Michu is out for six weeks with his ankle injury and surgery.
Arsenal scored two late to beat Cardiff. And it appears Nicklas Bendtner is out for "weeks" after getting an ankle injury. Liverpool needed a late goal from Luis Suarez to distance themselves over a tired Hull City squad by the same margin.
Here's the wrap through the eyes of the guys at Sky Sports...
The surprise on the day has to be the Fulham 2-1 win over West Ham- with Hammers manager Sam Allardyce wondering aloud where his captain, Kevin Nolan's, head has been recently after getting another red card. It forced a squad fighting for relegation to play a man down in a game they couldn't afford to lose.
Everton and Stoke drew as did Palace and Norwich. Also at the bottom, Villa beat Sunderland and West Brom knocked off Newcastle on a Berahino PK...
The Winners on the end of the very busy holiday period were Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, and Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.
The biggest surprise was from Spurs as they beat Man United at Old Trafford to continue the fan's consternation at David Moyes and the wonder of Tim Sherwood's run as new manager. Moyes was still hot over a non-PK call against Tottenham for their 6th loss of the season.
Chelsea went 3-0 over Southampton- who look tired now. Manager Jose Mourinho also said that Juan Mata and Michael Essien can look for new homes in the January transfer window. Man City outscored Swansea 3-2 countering Wilfried Bony's double. It now appears that Michu is out for six weeks with his ankle injury and surgery.
Arsenal scored two late to beat Cardiff. And it appears Nicklas Bendtner is out for "weeks" after getting an ankle injury. Liverpool needed a late goal from Luis Suarez to distance themselves over a tired Hull City squad by the same margin.
Here's the wrap through the eyes of the guys at Sky Sports...
The surprise on the day has to be the Fulham 2-1 win over West Ham- with Hammers manager Sam Allardyce wondering aloud where his captain, Kevin Nolan's, head has been recently after getting another red card. It forced a squad fighting for relegation to play a man down in a game they couldn't afford to lose.
Everton and Stoke drew as did Palace and Norwich. Also at the bottom, Villa beat Sunderland and West Brom knocked off Newcastle on a Berahino PK...
Saturday, December 28, 2013
OSG Prem: How To Celebrate A Goal...??? How About A Haircut...???
((HT: BPL on NBC))
Hull City even gave their manager, Steve Bruce, reason to say "Wow!" on the sidelines with their shocking 6-0 win over Fulham at the KC Stadium this afternoon...
But Tom Huddlestone scored his first goal in three years...
So, his afro took a bit of a side chop as a celebration...
Evidence Below...
It was also his 27th birthday...
So, not a bad way to work it all out on the day...
Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen wondered if there was some other factor:
”I’m shocked. I don’t know if there was something in the tea. I did not see that coming and the players did not see that coming.”
Well, there's that...
Hull City even gave their manager, Steve Bruce, reason to say "Wow!" on the sidelines with their shocking 6-0 win over Fulham at the KC Stadium this afternoon...
But Tom Huddlestone scored his first goal in three years...
So, his afro took a bit of a side chop as a celebration...
Evidence Below...
It was also his 27th birthday...
So, not a bad way to work it all out on the day...
Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen wondered if there was some other factor:
”I’m shocked. I don’t know if there was something in the tea. I did not see that coming and the players did not see that coming.”
Well, there's that...
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
OSG Prem: Dempsey Returns To Fulham... For A While, Anyway...
((HT: Fulham FC their own selves))
Clint Dempsey says he wants to be in top form for the USMNT's run in the World Cup in Rio next year...
So, what does he want to do to get ready...???
Hopefully, for the folks at Craven Cottage, give them a much needed boost in their offense and a way to keep them from escaping relegation...
Dempsey will not be eligible to play for Fulham until January 1, when the Cottagers host West Ham in a London derby.
Here's the club's interview with him when he signed...
And they need all the help they can get...
Clint Dempsey says he wants to be in top form for the USMNT's run in the World Cup in Rio next year...
So, what does he want to do to get ready...???
Hopefully, for the folks at Craven Cottage, give them a much needed boost in their offense and a way to keep them from escaping relegation...
Dempsey will not be eligible to play for Fulham until January 1, when the Cottagers host West Ham in a London derby.
Here's the club's interview with him when he signed...
And they need all the help they can get...
Monday, December 2, 2013
OSG Prem: Jol Out At Fulham... Seems Shocked... Plus Others Are Gone...
And, he's not the only one...
After fading at the end of last year, barely staying in the Premier League, and losing five in a row this season Fulham owner Shahid Khan sacked manager Martin Jol...
“Our poor form and results this season are undeniable, and Fulham supporters deserve better,” said Khan in a statement. “With more than half the season still ahead, an immediate change was necessary.”
Rene Meulensteen had been brought in as the number two just recently and now, he has the gig- whether it's temporary or permanent. Odds are, it's the latter unless results change drastically...
Which the HQ doesn't anticipate any time soon...
Here's the interview Meulensteen did with Sky Sports...
((HT: NBCSN))
Not to be outdone, Wigan sacked Owen Coyle after three losses in a nine-day period- all of them at home.
And the next manager on the block could Spurs' Andre Villas-Boas...
A lack of offense and a stagnant squad is causing the vultures to circle...
The players are behind their manager, but they need to improve their results instead of smacking the gums...
After fading at the end of last year, barely staying in the Premier League, and losing five in a row this season Fulham owner Shahid Khan sacked manager Martin Jol...
“Our poor form and results this season are undeniable, and Fulham supporters deserve better,” said Khan in a statement. “With more than half the season still ahead, an immediate change was necessary.”
Rene Meulensteen had been brought in as the number two just recently and now, he has the gig- whether it's temporary or permanent. Odds are, it's the latter unless results change drastically...
Which the HQ doesn't anticipate any time soon...
Here's the interview Meulensteen did with Sky Sports...
((HT: NBCSN))
Not to be outdone, Wigan sacked Owen Coyle after three losses in a nine-day period- all of them at home.
And the next manager on the block could Spurs' Andre Villas-Boas...
A lack of offense and a stagnant squad is causing the vultures to circle...
The players are behind their manager, but they need to improve their results instead of smacking the gums...
Friday, July 12, 2013
Shad Khan Picks Up Fulham
((HT: Action News 30/47 Jacksonville))
We all know that the Jacksonville Jaguars are heading over to play a game in London for the next four years...
And don't tell the HQ that it was the precursor to this idea that Jag-yhoo-urs owner Shad Khan had- picking up the Fulham Football Club for 225-million pounds (or close to US$312-million) from Mohamed Al Fayed and his 16-year tenure as owner at Craven Cottage.
Here's Paige Kelton's quick breaker...
So, in the short term, as the new Premier League season is set to start... Manager Martin Jol may actually have more capital to play with in bringing in sorely-needed talent to boost their 12th place standing in 2012. And Fulham fans will like that... especially to help out Dimitar Berbatov...
The synergy between the football club and the American football club will be too easy to pick up as, the HQ is sure, one will be marketing the other and so on. Don't be surprised to see Fulham frendlies at the Gator Bowl and, when the Jags cross the pond, there will be appropriate crossover there, too.
Like training facilities...
And if you want to buy some FFC gear in Jacksonville, the HQ won't see that as a problem... as the American football team makes its way over there permanently...
Not any time soon, but eventually permanently...
Here's what Khan is getting into...
KHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
We all know that the Jacksonville Jaguars are heading over to play a game in London for the next four years...
And don't tell the HQ that it was the precursor to this idea that Jag-yhoo-urs owner Shad Khan had- picking up the Fulham Football Club for 225-million pounds (or close to US$312-million) from Mohamed Al Fayed and his 16-year tenure as owner at Craven Cottage.
Here's Paige Kelton's quick breaker...
So, in the short term, as the new Premier League season is set to start... Manager Martin Jol may actually have more capital to play with in bringing in sorely-needed talent to boost their 12th place standing in 2012. And Fulham fans will like that... especially to help out Dimitar Berbatov...
The synergy between the football club and the American football club will be too easy to pick up as, the HQ is sure, one will be marketing the other and so on. Don't be surprised to see Fulham frendlies at the Gator Bowl and, when the Jags cross the pond, there will be appropriate crossover there, too.
Like training facilities...
And if you want to buy some FFC gear in Jacksonville, the HQ won't see that as a problem... as the American football team makes its way over there permanently...
Not any time soon, but eventually permanently...
Here's what Khan is getting into...
KHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
OSG Prem: Lights Go Out During Fulham-ManU
((HT: The Score))
It's been an odd day in the Premier League Saturday...
Everton had to rely on two goals from Fellaini to tie Villa at 3, Newcastle got some extra time magic from newly-acquired Sissoko to steal a win at Chelsea that included Demba Ba getting kicked in the face without Coloccini getting a red card for his actions, and Reading surprised Sunderland. But the HQ doesn't think anything will top this...
It's late in the first half between Manchester United and Fulham at Craven Cottage. The pipes got more action than the goalkeepers, but the half wasn't without action otherwise...
Like the lack of light...
Here's the moment...
Light failure at Fulham vs Manchester United by UCL2410
Officials pulled the team off the pitch with 6 minutes of activity left in the half and sent them to their dressing rooms. Then, the players were called back to finish the half instead of capping time in the second half...
Well, okay then...
It's been an odd day in the Premier League Saturday...
Everton had to rely on two goals from Fellaini to tie Villa at 3, Newcastle got some extra time magic from newly-acquired Sissoko to steal a win at Chelsea that included Demba Ba getting kicked in the face without Coloccini getting a red card for his actions, and Reading surprised Sunderland. But the HQ doesn't think anything will top this...
It's late in the first half between Manchester United and Fulham at Craven Cottage. The pipes got more action than the goalkeepers, but the half wasn't without action otherwise...
Like the lack of light...
Here's the moment...
Light failure at Fulham vs Manchester United by UCL2410
Officials pulled the team off the pitch with 6 minutes of activity left in the half and sent them to their dressing rooms. Then, the players were called back to finish the half instead of capping time in the second half...
Well, okay then...
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Dempsey Gets First American Hat Trick In EPL
((HT: FoxSports.com/Premier League))
He pulled it off in FA Cup play a little over a week ago, and now with a little help from his friends Fulham's Clint Dempsey grabbed a piece of history with the first hat trick for a colonist in Premier League play.
And to think Fulham was actually down 1-0 in this one...
Here's the edited version...
<a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/video?vid=b3d31c83-2e5b-4e25-bd59-6e55aefe496b" target="_new" title="">Clint Dempsey is sensational</a>
Fulham now solidifies themselves in the log-jam in the middle of the Prem table with the 5-2 win over Newcastle. United is still tied for 5th with Arsenal, and now Fulham is tied with Swansea and Everton for 12th at 26 points...
He pulled it off in FA Cup play a little over a week ago, and now with a little help from his friends Fulham's Clint Dempsey grabbed a piece of history with the first hat trick for a colonist in Premier League play.
And to think Fulham was actually down 1-0 in this one...
Here's the edited version...
Fulham now solidifies themselves in the log-jam in the middle of the Prem table with the 5-2 win over Newcastle. United is still tied for 5th with Arsenal, and now Fulham is tied with Swansea and Everton for 12th at 26 points...
Monday, December 26, 2011
Premier League Boxing Day: Manchesters Are Even, Bunching Continues
((HT: ESPN/Premier League))
There was a lot of Boxing day action in the Premier League. And while a lot of the bottom half couldn't rightfully sort itself out, the town of Manchester hasn't resolved anything, either...
Man United was in arrears until a 5-0 blowout of Wigan led by Berbatov's hat trick...here's one of them... until it gets pulled...
And Fulham, behind Clint Dempsey's equalizer, continues Chelsea's tailspin
Here's Ian and Macca with the recap...
There was a lot of Boxing day action in the Premier League. And while a lot of the bottom half couldn't rightfully sort itself out, the town of Manchester hasn't resolved anything, either...
Man United was in arrears until a 5-0 blowout of Wigan led by Berbatov's hat trick...here's one of them... until it gets pulled...
And Fulham, behind Clint Dempsey's equalizer, continues Chelsea's tailspin
Here's Ian and Macca with the recap...
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