Something in the Making: Lam Matteo

[Matt10]

Just incredible. Simply no words to describe how incredible this feeling is to see Matteo score a hat-trick. His first ever at that. Man, dreams are coming true and I think Matteo is really on his way for a national team call up soon. Up next is a match against Stoke City in the league.

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[Matt10]

Don't stop this train. In the words of John Mayer (or his father rather if you pay attention) , "Don't stop this train..." - why? Because Lam Matteo is now the leader in scoring for the team and 3rd overall in the league. The man is scoring at will now and his stock is surely rising every week. I can just feel Mr. Bradley reaching for the phone... The Gunners are up next, and they'll be gunning for Matteo's ankles surely.

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[Matt10]

Injured, but not bad - stamina?We have to wonder if Matteo is going to be able to keep this trend up. First off, a lousy 5.5 is harsh rating - but it's to be considered. What wasn't mentioned in the article was that he played a role in the first goal, by stealing the ball from Senderos - passed to Gio, then gio to Kamara...there. Physio has said no more than a couple of days with a 'tweaked' hamstring. Yes, I know a hamstring injury can be long term anytime - but a 'tweak' could just be cramps, you never know. Hopefully he'll be okay by the next cup tie - Tottenham game results are already in, to be posted soon.

SIMMED RESULT (Round 5)
Fulham 3-0 Tottenham
Zamora makes a bid for first team football with two goals
-Johnson Peoples, September, 2012
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'28-'67 Zamora, '85 Gera

Standings: Fulham (4-0-1, 12 pts - 2nd)
Next Match: v Blackburn (2nd Leg, Premiership Cup)
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SIMMED RESULT (Premiership Cup)
Fulham 5-2 Blackburn
Cottagers win leg series 10-7, advance to face Manchester City
-Johnson Peoples, October, 2012
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Next Match: v Middlesbrough (Barclays Premier League Round 6)
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Good to go. Lam Matteo's hamstring injury was healed a while ago, but for safety purposes, he was required to sit out a couple of matches for rehabilitation. He is currently being placed on the subs bench - Eddie Johnson will be starting in his place it seems.

 

[Matt10]

Most Impressive. Even though his teammates were on another planet today - Lam Matteo was selected as Most Impressive Player of the match. He did well to combine with several of his teammates and had several solid shots - saved equally well by their keeper, Turnbull. After his brief stint the past couple of weeks, Matteo is back in the starting lineup to face off against next opponents, bottom of the table, Sunderland.

 

[Matt10]

Lam Matteo was fouled in the box, setting up Lazaros for the opening goal. Wallace scoress his match leading goal in the second half.
Fulham FC 1-4 Sunderland
Bottom tablers Sunderland surprise, and embarras, Cottagers
-Johnson Peoples, October 2012
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'18 Lazaros (PK)

'44 Bardsley, '63 Wallace, '87 Andy Reid (FK), '89 Chopra

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Losing form: Not many shots, could have been his teammates - but Matteo is starting to go down hill a bit. Hopefully he and Fulham can get out of this rut they are in and start to get back on the right track against Wigan Athletic next week.

Next Match

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(2-1-4, 7 Pts - 13th)

Wigan Athletic (4-4-1-1): Isaksson, Bramble, Micah Richards, Bonnart, Tremoulinas, Coutadeur, Palacios, De Ridder, Kilbane, Schweinsteiger, Heskey

 

[Matt10]

Kamara scores from an easy spot - Schweinsteiger is mauled by his fellow teammate after equalising.
Fulham FC 1-1 Sunderland
A much needed point for both sides
-Johnson Peoples, November 2012
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'29 Schweinsteiger

'27 Kamara

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Up and Down: Matteo's up and down season continues as he failed to score for the 3rd match in a row since coming back from hamstring injury. I think he has some more goals left in this early season - but I would rather not wait for the end of the season to find out.

Next Match

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(2-3-3, 9 Pts - 12th)

Bolton Wanderers (4-5-1): Ramon, O'Brien, Cahill, Steinsson, Clichy, Dzemaili, Diego, Cohen, Diouf, Quaresma, Elmander

Fulham (4-4-2): Petric, Leijer, Hughes, Baird, Konchesky, Steve Davis, Murphy, Bouazza, Giovinco, Lazaros, Lam Matteo

 

[Matt10]

-Johnson Peoples, November 2012
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'4 Elmander, '19-'78 Diouf, '79 Quaresma, '85 Diego

Standings: Fulham (4-1-4, 13pts -- 10th)

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No Accuracy: Seven shots, yet only one on target? Something isn't right here - I called Matteo up the other day and he agreed with me on a superstitious level about 1. His boots got to go and 2. Shoot for the near post. All his shots that he missed were far post - naturally - but now he needs to mix it up. Let's see if Aston Villa will give way next week.

Next Match

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(4-2-3, 14 Pts - 9th)

Aston Villa (4-3-3): S.Taylor, Davies, Thuram, Bovo, Walton, Salifou, Colsa, Barry, Carew, Ashley Young, Delfouneso

Fulham (4-4-2): Riou, Hughes, Hangeland, Volz, Konchesky, Andreasen, Davies, Bouazza, Giovinco, Kamara, Lam Matteo

 

[Matt10]

-Johnson Peoples, November 2012
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'37-82 Kamara

'1 Walton (PK), '17 Curtis Davies, '25-80 Ashley Young, '45 Delfouneso

Standings: Fulham (4-1-5, 13pts -- 12th)

Form: No wins in the last 5 matches
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Are we seeing Willem II again? You have to wonder if Fulham FC are becoming Matteo's Willem II. Where a team that started just absolutely fantastic - to absolutely pathetic. The defending in tonight's game against Villa was the worst I have seen...ever. They just let them walk all over the pitch with the ball. Matteo didn't help matters with his poor passing and even more poor, his shooting. He's trying to be too precise with his shots - aiming for bottom corners instead of just focusing on getting it on target first. Well, Fulham are going to be without the services of Matteo next week against his old side Hull City, due to yellow card accumulation.

Next Match

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(3-0-7, 9 Pts - 16th)

MATCH TO BE SIMMED

 

[Matt10]

Fulham 4-2 Hull City
Cottagers starting to show sign of life
-Johnson Peoples, June, 2012

Standings: Fulham (5-1-5, 16 pts - 11th)
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Next Match

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(7-0-4, 21 Pts - 5th)

Portsmouth (4-4-2): De Sanctis, Campbell, Gunther, Pamarot, Djaka, Mvuemba, Wilson, Lauren, Garcio, Crouch, Ben Sahar

Fulham (4-4-2): Riou, Hughes, Leijer, Baird, Konchesky, Danny Murphy, Steve Davis, Bouazza, Lazaros, Agbonlahor, Lam Matteo

 

[Matt10]

-Johnson Peoples, November 2012
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'10 Bouazza, '12 Agbonlahor
Caution: Hughes Sent Off: Konchesky

'27 Crouch, '50 Lauren
Caution: Wilson Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (4-2-5, 14pts -- 12th)

Form: Last three, L-W-T
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Scoring Drought. When you realize you are on a scoring drought - you know it's going to be one of the hardest things to overcome. Lam Matteo needs to try to stop forcing himself upon the defense - it's not working. He needs to be a pest, but he also needs to wait for the chances to come through his teammates - and not try to do everything all at once. He's kind of slipped up lately, hopefully a cup tie will spark some much needed goals.

Next Match

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(Premiership Cup, Round 2 - 1st Leg)

Manchester City (4-4-1-1): James, Matthew Mills, Dunne, mills, Ball, Silva, Corluka, Gouffran, Castillo, Elano, Bianchi

Fulham (4-4-2): Riou, Leijer, Hangeland, Painstil, Konchesky, Dempsey, Davies, Giovinco, Lazaros, Healy, 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]

Next Match

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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Next Match

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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)