Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

[Matt10]

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Manchester United win 2012 Premiership
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Back to back titles for the Red Devils. Will a wave of transfers come in to further strengthen the side? Is Sir Alex ready to hang it up yet?


Arsenal's Adebayor edges out fellow teammate, Van Persie for top scorer
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1. Adebayor - Arsenal - 32
2. Van Persie - Arsenal - 31
3. Rooney - Man United - 30
4. Torres - Liverpool - 27
5. Drogba - Chelsea - 26

Man City's Elano receives Top Assists award
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1. Elano - Man City - 14
2. Nasri - Arsenal - 12
2. Wilson Palacios - Wigan - 11
4. Deco - Chelsea - 10
4. Yakubu - Everton - 10


TRANSFERS
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*TO BE UPDATED end of offseason

Sunderland -
Newcastle -
Liverpool -
Man United -
West Brom -
Tottenham -
Man City -
West Ham -
Aston Villa -
Middlesbrough -
Chelsea -
Bolton -
Stoke City -
Portsmouth -
Hull City -
Fulham -
Wigan Athletic -
Arsenal -
Everton -
Blackburn -

[LingeringRegime]

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Lam is a high character guy for sure. Next season he will be an emergent force to be reckoned with.

[Matt10]

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A questionable decision by Fulham management - the supporters want a defender; so why is there is so much buzz about another Gabriel?

Another Angel?
Gabriel Obertan joins Fulham from Bourdeaux

About two years ago, Obertan was highly sought after by giants, Manchester United and Chelsea. However, after a stint with injury and lack of playing time, the striker has found a home at the Cottage; becoming the second "Gabriel" for the club since Agbonlahor transferred from Villa last year.

"I would like to thank Fulham for giving me the opportunity to join their team. I believe I can bring an excitement to the game not seen before."

As for what Ol' Roy had to say:

"Yeah, Gabriel is a strong character on the field. He possesses some talent with the football at his feet that some people have never seen. He can score some goals - and that is what we need more of this coming year."

Obertan has been rumored to start the first match of the season coming in a couple of months against Blackburn, the question is...who with? Lam Matteo (who just re-signed with the club) or Gabriel Agbonlahor.

[Matt10]

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Lam is a high character guy for sure. Next season he will be an emergent force to be reckoned with.

Hopefully, I have to make sure to play a bit better as far as coming back on defense and passing the ball. The goals will come.

[Matt10]

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TRANSFERS
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*Signifcant transfers only

Sunderland -
Newcastle - (In) WF Ashley Young from Aston Villa, (In) GK Toldo
Liverpool - (In) MF Essien from Chelsea
Man United -
West Brom -
Tottenham -
Man City - (In) Clichy
West Ham - (In) Huddlestone from Tottenham
Aston Villa - (Out) WF Ashley Young to Newcastle
Middlesbrough -
Chelsea - (Out) GK Cech to Barcelona; (Out) MF Lampard to Arsenal; (In) Gouvou from Lyon
Bolton -
Stoke City -
Portsmouth - (In) MF Torres (USA International)
Hull City -
Fulham - (In) SS Obertan from Bordeaux
Wigan Athletic -
Arsenal - (In) MF Lampard from Chelsea
Everton - (In) GK Van Der Sar
Blackburn -

[Matt10]

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Craven cottage has seen its plenty of upsets; but at the same time - it has seen the worst of the club.

Is this the year for the Cottagers?
Roy Hodgson believes it very well could be

"I think this group of men...they aren't scared of anything - which makes them fairly dangerous if you ask me" - those were the words of Fulham boss, Roy Hodgson at the press conference before the opening match of the season begins tomorrow at Ewood Park versus Blackburn.

"I haven't dealt much in transfers this year," he went on, "Because my plan was to establish a relationship among them. I think if you play for your brother rather than a co-worker; you will get more out of the experience."

Finishing in 13th place last year, including an 8-0 defeat and 6-0 defeat to Man United and Chelsea respectively, the Cottagers' manager doesn't think there will be many high scorelines against them this year.

"We have trained hard on defense. I am still working on achieving a consistent lineup; but when you have as much skill on the bench than you do on the field - it's hard not to toy around with the squad."

Fulham, asmentioned before, open their 2013 Premiership season versus the surprise of last year, Blackburn Rovers, who finished in 6th place.

"I think this opening match is going to set the tone for the rest of the year. We are not going to take this game easy. I hope to beat every opponent we play pretty significantly."

First Match

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(2013 Meeting: Draw 2-2)

Blackburn (4-4-1-1): Gordon, Nelsen, Winnard, Khizanishvili, Warnock, Ballack, Villanueva, Pedersen, Bentley, Rosicky, Jamie Clarke

Reaction: No Rigters, but Roisicky, Bentley and Ballack will give Fulham's midfield some trouble. Jamie Clarke somehow find himself in the lineup - #38 is unproven so look for his aggressiveness to really kick into gear.

Fulham (4-4-2): Riou, Leijer, Hughes, Volz, Paintsil, Danny Murphy, Bullard, Obertan, Giovinco, Kamara, Eddie Johnson

Reaction: Suprising move by Roy Hodgson to place Matteo and Agbonlahor on the bench, instead placing Eddie Johnson - a man who has only two goals in 2 years for the side - alongside Kamara. Obertan will have his debut right away playing in the midfield - look for the French transfer to be very aggressive as he will want to prove he belongs.

[Matt10]

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-Johnson Peoples, August 2013
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'8 Jamie Clarke, '31 Pedersen
Caution: --- Sent Off:

'20 Eddie Johnson, '56-59 Lam Matteo
Caution: Paintsil --- Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (1-0-0, 3pts -- 4th)

Form: Last match, won 3-2 vs Blackburn
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That'll do. Lam Matteo scored two goals - already a great start, just like last year. I'm not going to hop on the train just yet as I don't want to jinx the young man, but an 8.0 for the first time in his career - that can't hurt. Will he start against Wigan?

[LingeringRegime]

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Spectacular start!

[jmaddy]

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Indeed, great start to a new season! Well done sir.

[Matt10]

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Spectacular start!

Indeed, great start to a new season! Well done sir.

Thankya guys. JM...how's the search coming man?

[Qb]

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Fat Frank to the Gunners?!?! Oh dear... I may have said it before, Matt, but I really enjoy Mr. Mateo's excellent adventure. Every time I stop by, I leave wondering why I'm not playing BAL mode. Viva Esteban! (that was my guy)

[Matt10]

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Fat Frank to the Gunners?!?! Oh dear... I may have said it before, Matt, but I really enjoy Mr. Mateo's excellent adventure. Every time I stop by, I leave wondering why I'm not playing BAL mode. Viva Esteban! (that was my guy)

My apologies, a little late to the reply. But yes, Frankie gone to Arsenal - ick.

I tend to do these reports on games that I think deserves its due, so PES 09 BAL Mode is incredible, I have to give its due. Same goes with my Texans report on NFL2k5.

Get Esteban rolling!

[Matt10]

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Matteo to start versus Wigan
Hopes to fair well alongside Agbonlahor

The change from #28 to #8 was definitely an improvement for Lam Matteo; but even better was the upgrade from the bench to starting - after only one game.

Last week, his game winning goal put the Cottagers off to a great start in the Premiership, and today he will be hoping to do the same against an aggressive Wigan side.

"I finally had a good match this year," says Matteo, "I'm glad this is the way I've started things though. I think Wigan will be a tough game because they are a very aggressive team. I hope I just don't get injured."

The Wigan match will be the regular season opener for Fulham, the last time the two teams played - Wigan won comfortably 2-0.

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Next Match (Fixture 2)

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(1-0-0, 3pts--3rd)

Fulham (4-4-2): Riou, Hguhes, leijer, volz, Paintsil, Teymourian, Steve Davis, Lazaros, Obertan, Agbonlahor, Lam Matteo

Reaction: Always a positive when Agbonlahor and Matteo are paired up together. The speed and precision of Gabriel Obertan will not hurt matters either as the Frenchman makes his home debut.

Wigan Athletic (4-4-1-1): Isaksson, Raggi, Micah Richards, Bonnart, Edman, Coutadeur, Schweinsteiger, Ryan Taylor, Koumas, Valencia, Heskey

Reaction: Wigan have made some leaps and bounds than when they last were promoted to the Premiership - obviously becoming a club that buys their talent; and succeeding. Coutadeur is the orchestrator of the team despite the presence of Schweinsteiger, who is known to stay up in the forwards position than defending.

[Matt10]

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Johnson Peoples, June 2013

Fulham's Lam Matteo continued his scoring form this season, and helped the home side Cottagers win over a strong Wigan side.

"Yeah, it was a match that we needed to win - they have some strong players that I was concerned with," reflected the striker, "But thankfully we outlasted them when it counted and got the victory."

A beautifully crossed ball from the corner flag by Lazaros found the unlikely head of Matteo who made a darting run in front of Wigan defender Bonnart, the ball screamed past keeper Isaksson to put the home side up 1-0.

Wigan instantly made their comeback and the moment of truth fell to the feet of midfielder Coutadeur when he collected a scramble in the box and tried an outside of the foot shot that was pushed just wide of Riou's goal.

Manager Roy Hodgson looked quite relieved when the final whistle blew at Craven Cottage:

"Right, that was a match that we deserved to win. We possesed the ball nicely and were very strong on our 50-50 tackles. I think our boys played their heart out today and we were rewarded with three points."

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'73 Lam Matteo
Caution: --- Sent Off:

Caution: Koumas, Valencia --- Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (2-0-0, 6pts -- 4th)

Form: Last two, W-W
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[LingeringRegime]

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MVP! MVP! MVP!