Young Swedish striker has Fulham trial

The News of the World website provides a little snippet of news, suggesting that Daniel Alund, a 17 year-old forward currently with Feyenoord, has had a trial at Fulham. Swedish striker Alund, who has also been on trial with Mallorca, didn’t earn a contract with...

Swindon reflections

It’s difficult to know what to make of games like the one we witnessed on Saturday. There’s a part of you, coming away from a game against a League One side, that was disappointed that we only scored one. That probably shows just how spoiled we’ve...

Greening growing into Fulham role

Jonathan Greening’s got his critics, but then it seems most new Fulham signings have. People baulk at the big money fee that we’ll be paying West Brom for his services come the summer but he’s a player Roy rates and it’s not difficult to see...

Yet more thoughts on Jonathan Greening

On Sunday, I wrote this piece about Jonathan Greening. Unfortunately, my internet broke before I could upload it. Now that it is mended, I have seen a plethora of articles about this very subject, including one from the ever-excellent CCN. Nevertheless, here is...

Greening speaks up for agents

Here’s an indication of what’s wrong with modern football. Years ago, players did without agents – the middlemen are a decidely new invention and, they frequently decide transfers. According to Roy Hodgson, Greening’s agent wasn’t all...