Something in the Making: Lam Matteo

[Matt10]

Pure Frustration. It isn't getting better for Lam Matteo, sent off for the first time in his professional career - Fulham FC have already announced that Matteo is not going to be considered for the next match against Newcastle. I am going to interview him tonight - and get it out to the public tomorrow. It's time to figure out what is wrong the young man these days.



Next Match

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(6-2-4, 20 pts-8th)

MATCH TO BE SIMMED (Matteo on Reserves)

[kyhadley]

Man, you're really sucking it up lately, huh

[Matt10]

[kyhadley]

whats your injury rating?

[Matt10]

Hey buddy - errr...B

So not as bad as you ;)

[Matt10]

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Matteo back on the bench
Great timing right after the article published.

You have to love the timing, right after my article gets published and posted - Lam Matteo has been given the go ahead to play in the next match against Manchester City. And rightfuly so, the man has scored three goals in the last two training matches. Not only has he changed his shoes to some nike's (from adidas) he has changed his hair-style - safe to say the superstitious approach is still there, but hopefully he can transfer it onto the field, right?

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(4-3-9 - 15pts, 17th)

Manchester City (4-4-1-1): Hart, Matthew Mills, Dunne, mills, Ball, Fernandes, Michael Johnson, Etuhu, Jorgensen, Elano, Rolando Bianchi

Fulham (4-4-2): Riou, Leijer, Hangeland, Baird, Hughes, Teymourian, Simon Davies, Lazaros, Giovinco, Agbonlahor, Seol Ki Hyeon

[Matt10]

Manchester City 1-1 Fulham
Cottagers unable to hold onto lead - settle for draw.

-Johnson Peoples, December 2012
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'34 Elano
Caution: Jorgensen Sent Off:

'27 Agbonlahor
Caution: Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (7-3-7, 24pts -- 11th)

Form: Last three, L-W-T
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Not just yet. I think Mr. Hodgson is going to make Matteo sweat this stint out a bit, especially with the January transfer window quickly approaching. Matteo is going to have to wait two weeks though because he is not going to be available for the next match (Premiership Cup vs Man City, 2nd leg) due to his red card.

Next Match

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(Premiership Cup, Round 2 - 2nd Leg)
MATCH TO BE SIMMED

[kyhadley]

Hey buddy - errr...B

So not as bad as you ;)

damnit!, lol

[Matt10]

Manchester City 1-1 Fulham
Fulham advance on 4-1 aggr. to Premiership Cup Quarter-finals to face Manchester United.

-Johnson Peoples, December 2012
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JP (Johnson Peoples): Lam, do you think you are going to start ever again for Fulham?

LM (Lam Matteo): Without a doubt. I think this is just a hiccup - and like I said in our last meet and greet, this is temporary - I will be back to form.

JP: Do you ever feel like your days are numbered with football/soccer in general? What if Fulham end your contract in January? Have you given thought to what you will do?

LM: What could I possibly do? Beg for my job back? No way. Roy (Hodgson) is a very deliberate head coach, he wouldn't listen to my squealing - and i wouldn't blame him. As for where I'll be, I don't care, I just want to play.

JP: Deep down - do you want to remain a Cottager?

LM: Yes. I wear my emotions on my sleeve, I love playing with that badge next to my heart. If I could play for Fulham for 20 more years - I'd gladly do so.

JP: So it's never been a money thing with you?

LM: Well, I have bills to pay - but I love this club. If the scenario presented in a beneficial manner, I don't think I would pass up the specifics.

JP: Specifics such as cash-money?

LM: That's what I'm getting at.

JP: Lastly, if there are any clubs out there for you in January - and they offer the "specifics" plus a starting spot...would you accept?

LM: We'll see come January, won't we Johnson?

JP: Thanks for your time - good luck, buddy.

LM: Always. Take care.

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(11-1-5, 34 Pts - 4th)

Blackburn (4-4-1-1): Gordon, Ooijer, Nelsen, Kane, Warnock, Rosicky, Ballack, Emerton, Pedersen, Bentley, Rigters

Fulham (4-4-2): Petric, Stefanovic, Leijer, Volz, Konchesky, Steve Davis, Dempsey, Kamara, Giovinco, Healy, Eddie Johnson

[kyhadley]

Screw Fulham, go to Serie A.

(I luled at cash-money specifics)

[Matt10]

-Johnson Peoples, January 2013
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'31 Rigters, '83 Bentley
Caution: Emerton, Pedersen, Bentley, Ballack --- Sent Off:

'21 Healy, '45 Kamara, '66 Matteo
Caution: --- Sent Off: Volz

Standings: Fulham (8-3-7, 27pts -- 10th)

Form: Last three, W-W-W
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THE MAN. I don't want to jinx him, but Matteo is showing that twinkle in his eye again. His goal wasn't beautiful - but it was something he wouldn't trade for anything in this world. Let's just wait for some more proof of how good he really is going to be for the side when Everton come into Craven Cottage next week. After that is the January transfer window, mind you, if he keeps this up - Matteo won't be going anywhere.





Next Match

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(4-4-10, 16 Pts - 18th)

Everton (4-4-1-1): Cuypers, Lescott, Yobo, Irving, Ashley Cole, Aaltonen, Cahill, Van Der Meyde, Pienaar, Arshavin, Anichebe

Fulham (4-4-2): Casto, Hangeland, Hughes, Painstil, Konchesky, Andreasen, Teymourian, Lazaros, Giovinco, Kamara, Zamora

[Matt10]

-Johnson Peoples, January 2013
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'22 Zamora, '64 Andreasen
Caution: Andreasen --- Sent Off:

'25 Own Goal (Painstil), '38 Cahill, '53 Van Der Meyde, '63 Anichebe
Caution: --- Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (8-3-8, 27pts -- 12th)

Form: Last four, W-W-W-L
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Not the best way. It wasn't the best way for Matteo to go into the transfer window, but a 6.5 rating can't hurt. He had some chances - but their keeper made some good saves. After a four weeks rest, if he's still here, Matteo will be playing against West Brom.




Next Match

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(4-4-11, 16 Pts - 19th)

[kyhadley]

Get out of there!

[Matt10]

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TRANSFER NEWS HOURLY - Lam Matteo

Been a while since we used this template, but now - the offers are trickling in for Matteo. Let's see how the January transfer window went.

• Negotiations - week 1 - Just one club: HULL CITY. Offering a whopping 1220 P (Matteo currently makes 870 P). "As much as I liked Hull and their management, I can't see myself being at the club again." -- REJECTED
  

• Negotiations - week 2 - Hull aren't giving up, now offering 1250 P. "Same answer, Tigers." -- REJECTED. Bottom of the table, West Bromwich Albion step up into the mix, offering 1130 P. "I like West Brom, but not as much as Fulham at the moment." -- REJECTED.
  

• Negotiations - week 3 - The same two clubs approach. Both are rejected before they have a chance to sit down. -- REJECTED
  

• Negotiations - week 4 - They just don't give up in the Premier League do they? Hull City and West Brom both denied for the last time. -- REJECTED
  

As a result of the rejections, Matteo remains a Cottager. Can he keep his form and eventually re-crack the starting eleven? He will probably have to in order to receive a renewal at the end of the year.



West Brom (4-4-2): Bravo, Clement, Bruno Alves, Hodgkiss, Paul Robinson, Vargas, Lacourt, James Morrison, Greening, Ching, Macdonaldo

Fulham (4-4-2): Riou, Stefanovic, Hangeland, Volz, Painstil, Andreasen, Steve Davis, Lazaros, Giovinco, Kamara, Agbonlahor

[Matt10]

-Johnson Peoples, January 2013
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'25-39 Agbonlahor, '85 Giovinco
Caution: Stefanovic, Hangeland --- Sent Off: Volz

'2 Macdonaldo, '17 Ching (PK)
Caution: Bruno Alves, Clement --- Sent Off: Paul Robinson

Standings: Fulham (9-3-8, 30pts -- 11th)

Form: Last five, W-W-W-L-W
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He's not worthy. Coming in as a substitute to get the goal - Lam Matteo couldn't find the back of the net, but he found himself involved in plenty of the plays - specifically the game winner by Gabby. Agbonlahor scored as a result of Lam Matteo's 1-2 touch with Giovinco - the Italian then sent the ball into a wide open slot between the defenders for Gabby - who blasted the ball upper 90 into the roof of the net. Lam Matteo receives a 7.0 and Man of the Match? Okay, we'll take it. But he still needs to score. Maybe if he starts? Hmmmm...




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(10-4-6, 34 Pts - 8th)