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Released Players

Premier League Fulham
by BlocFFC (U8067895) 23 May 2008
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Jari Litmanen
Carlos Bocanegra
Philippe Christanval
Simon Elliott
Ian Pearce
Michael Timlin
Ismael Ehui
Bjorn Runstrom

Paul Stalteri has gone back to Spurs aswell.


Well I am thoroughly dissapointed at the release of Bocanegra. He has been a superb player for us and his versatility is something we should have kept. He's the captain of the USA for Gods sake!

I agree with the other released players but the lack of mentioning of: Keller, Kallio makes me think they have been offered new deals.

Also this gives me hope that McGod will still be here next season!


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comment by BlocFFC (U8067895)

posted May 23, 2008

Despite this announcement expect more next week is my opinion.

We know a lot more players contracts are expiring:
-Keller, Kallio, Warner, John, Murphy and McBride.

Also, Baird, Stefanovic and Bouazza wont be released due to the fact that there contracts are up but expect them to be sold.

Still absolutely gutted about Boca.

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posted May 23, 2008

Many others will likely be gone as well, however, Fulham would like to try to recoop some cash for them rather than just cut them. I believe all the players released today were ones that they could not transfer for a fee.

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posted May 23, 2008

TeaTime:
i agree with your list but not Dempsey. Dempsey was actually one of our more reliable players who didn't make a bunch of silly errors.

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comment by goosey2 (U4341251)

posted May 23, 2008

ah well 36 or 37, injury-wise both keepers are at greater risk, so i imagine that's his thinking....

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comment by Txblues (U3459215)

posted May 23, 2008

Bocanegra is rubbish.

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posted May 23, 2008

Hey I'm a man utd fan and I really think it's time for a HUGE shake up at fulham starting with the board room! They need to take a long look at themselves for what they did to Chris Coleman I firmly believe that if Coleman had the funds that that Sanchez and Hogson has had Fulham would be a force in the premiership and not a club battling against relegation every season. I feel sorry for the fulham fans.

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posted May 23, 2008

What about Kamara?

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posted May 24, 2008

What next??start taking players on loan winkeye

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posted May 28, 2008

Don't understand why you are gutted about Boca. Decent player but not reliable. Probably a good sub but not first choice.

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posted May 28, 2008

Boca was popular, but I don't think he was top quality prem player. This clear out gives us chance to sign some decent players. Litmanen was a gamble which didn't pay off. Stalteri was good at points but not reliable enough. I lost count of the amount of times he gave the ball away.

£20m will buy some quality to shore up our defence and get a new decent striker. I think Kamara has potential, but just hasn't proved himself, and he's had long enough to do that now!

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