With Mark Hughes apparently about to become our manager I thought I would write a bit about the speculation around who will be joining the former City boss at the Cottage. Sky Bet have officailly cut the odds on Ireland and Bellamy joining due to apparant speculation surroundig the duos future at City. I’ve made no secret of my desire to see Ireland at the Cottage. He is a fantastic player and would be just the perfect Murphy replacement or could play along side him in the middle. Bellamy is a quality player and would be an excellent buy or loan. Nick has already mentioned that we would probably be most likely to get any of these players on loan which would still be a good piece of business.
I hope this isn’t a Jol-type announcement that is going to collaspe at any moment but I can’t see it happening again. I think the signing of Mark Hughes is an excellent one. Yes, we might have prefered Jol but this is an assured signing and hopefully he will continue the fantastic work that Hodgson had started.
Lydia,
Both players would be great additions to Fulham. I am with you on Ireland. I would target him first.
I still haven’t fogotten the goal he scored against Fulham two seasons ago on the road.
Bellamy and Ireland would be phenomenal purchases. They both want to play football and are hard working pro’s (even if Mr.Ireland tries to occasionaly fake his grandmothers death).
If we got either of them it would be a statement of intent and I think we could be chasing Europa league places again.
I doubt it – unless Mo changes his wages policy. They would have to halve their wage to come to us (and even then they would be our highest payed players)
Would you take a 50% pay cut?
I am not sure Bellamy would get past Mo’s ‘good character’ test either.