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Fulham set to snap up second Wigan star?

2006-06-05T12:54:00.000-07:00

Jason Roberts could be set to follow Jimmy Bullard to Craven Cottage
Roberts looks set for a summer exit from Wigan Athletic after turning down the club's offer of a new contract and has attracted attention from Turkish club Besiktas.Fulham boss Chris Coleman however has been alerted to a potential deal and has the backing of chairman Mohammed Al-Fayed to offer new signings such as former Wigan midfielder Bullard attractive contracts.

Fulham linked with shock move for Arsenal & England star

2006-05-30T14:24:00.000-07:00

Sol Campbell is wanted by Craven Cottage boss Chris Coleman according to reports on Sunday.

The centre-half is preparing for the World Cup after being named in England’s 23-man squad but his future at Arsenal is uncertain after a season blighted by injury and off-field problems.Turkish side Fenerbahce have been linked with a deal for the player but a switch across London would suit Campbell far more and Fulham owner Mohammed Al Fayed is reportedly ready to fund a big-money deal for the former Spurs man.

Robins hopeful of Fulham deal

2006-05-22T10:38:00.000-07:00

Bristol City Football Club are hopeful of keeping Liam Fontaine on a permanent basis.

The Fulham youngster had a successful loan spell with the club last season, and although he has been offered a new contract by Fulham, manager Gary Johnson is hopeful he will stay with the Robins. "At the moment, the deal is not totally dead," Johnson told the Bristol Evening Post. "We are still hopeful of having Liam here."

Fulham boss delighted as Bullard completes £2.5million move

2006-05-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Bullard has officially completed his transfer from Wigan Athletic to Fulham
The 27-year-old midfielder was snapped up by Craven Cottage boss Chris Coleman following an impressive first season in the Premiership with Wigan."I really am delighted to have got Jimmy so early on in this transfer window," said Coleman."It sends out a very positive message about our ambitions for the future and the chairman (Mohamed Al Fayed) and the board were instrumental in getting this deal done very quickly to make sure we got him."I'm hopeful there will be a lot more business during this window and that that we will have a very productive summer to help us build and push on next season."

Duo sign new Fulham contracts

2006-05-08T12:00:00.000-07:00

Mark Crossley and Mark Pembridge have signed new deals with Fulham Football Club.
Both players have agreed one-year deals with the Cottagers, after manager Chris Coleman expressed his desire to keep them on for at least another season.36-year-old Crossley has made thirteen appearances for the club this season, and will continue to deputise for regular first choice goalkeeper Antti Niemi next term.Pembridge, 35, has also agreed a twelve-month deal despite an injury-riddled campaign this time round, and will be hoping for better luck next season.

England Premiere League

2006-05-04T12:16:00.000-07:00

This Sunday one of the most prestigious Leagues in the world comes to an end, which is the English Premier League. It’s been a fierce competition all season long, especially between Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United fighting for the first three places. Even though Chelsea is already the champion with one fixture left, the fight for second place is fierce between Manchester and Liverpool for a chance to get into next year edition of the champions league.

A team that should’ve figure among the first places and didn’t was the Arsenal with an impressive campaign in the Champions League they couldn’t do the same in the Premier League 25 points behind first place Chelsea unless they win the Champion League Final they will not enter next years edition due to their current position in the Premier League.

The situation with Arsenal in the Premier League has left the fans and the team very disappointed because everybody had great expectations. Although they couldn’t play as well as everybody expected in the Premier League, they still have the comfort of being in the final of the Champions League.

Let’s talk about the new Champion Chelsea; they didn’t have a good campaign in the Champions League like their counterpart Arsenal. Still they managed to get the title in England without any major dispute towards the end of the season. They have a great team that maybe doesn’t have so many stars like other teams, but they managed to get the formula needed to have a balanced team both in offense and defense. This has allowed them to be at the top of the table most of the season.

After the defeat against Blackburn Rovers, three days after winning the Championship, Chelsea coach Mourinho admitted, he wouldn’t have been quite so philosophical over the outcome had the lost points been of greater consequence. “I am laughing now because I am champion, but if today I was not champion, I think it would be the end of my career in England because I would be suspended forever!” he said, painting a picture of how he would have reacted.

If you like sports betting don’t miss the chance to bet on this weekend’s final game for it will be the last match day of the season and will be a long time before we have English soccer again.

Fulham defender set for return home

2006-05-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

Niclas Jensen looks set to leave Fulham Football Club this summer.
The Danish international defender has struggled to make an impact at Craven Cottage this season following his £750,000 summer move from Borussia Dortmund.Chris Coleman has been using on-loan fullback Wayne Bridge for the past three months, and the Cottagers boss admits he wants to sign the Chelsea player on a permanent basis.This would further extend Jensen’s frustration, and it is being reported in Denmark that FC Copenhagen are about to make a move to take him home.

2006 UEFA CUP Tournament

2006-04-27T08:08:00.000-07:00

The UEFA Cup is handed over to the Dutch city of Eindhoven, and in preparation for hosting this season's final, golden memories of 1978 will come flooding back.
It was on 9 May 1978 that local side PSV Eindhoven established themselves as a major force in European football as they beat SC Bastia 3-0 at the Philips stadium - the venue for this season's final - to win the UEFA Cup, following a goalless draw in the first leg in Corsica two weeks earlier.
By that time, PSV had already broken the cast-iron grip that the big clubs from the west of the Netherlands - Feyenoord and AFC Ajax - held on the Dutch title by winning the Eredivisie in 1974/75 and 1975/76, but in taking the UEFA Cup, they announced their presence to the whole continent.
With the final being contested over two legs in those days, PSV had not enjoyed an easy time in the opening fixture against Bastia. Heavy rainfall turned the first leg into a boring show. But the second leg, however, was much more one-sided, and with the elements no longer blocking their route to goal, PSV shone with Willy van de Kerkhof, Gerrie Deijkers and Willy van der Kuylen finding the target as they secured a famous victory in front of 27,000 fans.
With Feyenoord and Ajax both having won major European competitions in the early 1970s, PSV were the third Dutch club to triumph in UEFA competition, and added to their trophy cabinet by winning the European Champion Clubs' Cup in 1987/88 before reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2004/05.
The memories of that first success back in 1978 will be celebrated as 2004/05 UEFA Cup, against all the Sportsbooks odds. Winners of last year’s cup PFC CSKA Moskva hand the trophy to Eindhoven, with goal scorers Van de Kerkhof and Van der Kuylen in attendance. Sadly Deijkers died of heart failure at the age of 56 back in October 2003.
Deijkers' story was an odd one. He had played as a defender in previous seasons but coach Kees Rijvers - who will also be at the handover - decided to hand him a chance to become a striker as PSV were having attacking problems in 1977/78. He went on to score 18 league goals and six in the UEFA Cup that season.
While Deijkers will be missed at the ceremony at the Evoluon building in Eindhoven, plenty of other PSV stars of 1978 will be there to make up the numbers. Among them will be Willy's twin brother René van de Kerkhof, Jan Poortvliet, Adri van Kraay and Kees Krijgh all eager to get their hands on the trophy again.

Fulham must wait on Blues’ Bridge decision

2006-04-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

Chris Coleman knows his plans to sign Wayne Bridge on a permanent basis depend on Chelsea Football Club.

The Blues fullback has been on loan at Fulham since New Year, and although Coleman would love to sign him permanently, he is waiting for the green light from Stamford Bridge.''He's part of the guys and fitted in well in the dressing room,'' said the Cottagers boss. ''I don't know if I can get him but I would love to - but that decision will be made by Chelsea.'' Bridge has seen his first team chances with the champions reduced not only by the form of William Gallas, but the summer arrival of Asier del Horno.

Fulham vow to keep Boa Morte

2006-04-25T07:38:00.000-07:00

Arsenal man with the Cottagers, and has vowed to resist any big-money bids that may come his way at the end of the season. "These stories about our leading players have happened so many times," said Coleman. "But I've sat down with Luis and explained to him the route we are trying to go and the players we are trying to sign. "He's a big part of that. He was brave enough to commit himself to us and we want to build the team around Luis, so I don't take any notice. Being captain is a big responsibility and Luis is one of our most influential soccer players and wants to know the direction we are going."