Tag: Fulham

  • Ex-United coach tips van Gaal to make enemies

    Ex-United coach tips van Gaal to make enemies

    Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has warned that some Red Devils players could have a problem with new boss Louis van Gaal’s abrasive style. The Dutchman arrived in the North-West today to officially begin his duties after completing his World Cup assignment with the Netherlands. His no-nonsense man-management methods have split opinion among many…

  • Richardson signs for Aston Villa

    Richardson signs for Aston Villa

    The summer exodus from relegation victims Fulham continued today with the completion Kieran Richardson’s move to Aston Villa, who signed on the dotted line after passing his medical this afternoon. The 29-year-old former Cottager secured his place next season in the Premier League by penning a two-year deal with the midlands-based side that will see him…

  • Hughes: Crouch has a big part to play

    Hughes: Crouch has a big part to play

    Veteran striker Peter Crouch is not on the brink of being shipped out of Stoke City despite the arrival of a brand new attack force, according to first team coach Mark Hughes. The Potters’ boss confirmed he has no desire to sell 33-year-old Crouch, who still has a year left to run on his contract…

  • Stoke target Barcelona striker

    Stoke target Barcelona striker

    Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is working on a loan deal which would bring Barcelona forward Bojan to the Britannia Stadium for the 2014-2015 season, according to The Stoke Sentinel. Hughes is said to have long-since admired the 23-year-old Catalonia international forward and the two are reported to have met in the UK this week…

  • Ex-United star: £11m for McCormack a signal of intent

    Ex-United star: £11m for McCormack a signal of intent

    Former England striker Michael Owen believes Fulham have sent out a “signal of intent” by spending £11million to land striker Ross McCormack from Leeds United. The Scotland international’s mega-money move to west London has sent shockwaves through the second tier of English football, with the Cottagers now widely-tipped to achieve promotion back to the Premier…

  • Stoke City sign Fulham midfielder Sidwell

    Stoke City sign Fulham midfielder Sidwell

    Stoke City have completed the free transfer of Steve Sidwell after he was released by Championship side Fulham. The 31-year-old had a good season for Fulham last term and finished the campaign as the club’s top scorer but he was helpless in stopping them from being relegated from the Premier League and left the club…