Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

[Matt10]

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TRANSFER NEWS HOURLY - Lam Matteo

One of the most surprising news of the year showcased Lam Matteo not being offered a contract renewal from club RSC Anderlecht. The American striker scored 4 goals in 10 games and was baffled by the club's actions: "I've been blindsided." Out of a job, the 25-year old begins listening to negotiations for what will be a long and grueling summer.

• Negotiations - week 1 - Three clubs are on the list, all from the Dutch Eredivisie: De Graafschap 760P, AEK Athens 760P and NEC Nijmegen 790P. Matteo, while interested, says it is too early to decide and will keep all offers fresh in his mind.
  

• Negotiations - week 2 - The same teams with slightly different offers in week 2 - not enough of a difference for Matteo consider either.
  

• Negotiations - week 3 - Things do not seem to be changing as the same 3 teams are offering, this time De Graafschap lowering their amount to 720P and NEC Nijmegen to 720P as well - AEK Athens have upped their offer to 780P. Matteo is starting to consider AEK Athens - who were 3rd place finishers behind his now former team, RSC Anderlecht.
  

• Negotiations - week 4 - The halfway mark (8 total weeks) sparked one more offer, totalling the teams to 4 - Sparta Rotterdam offering 760P.
  

• Negotiations - week 5 - Things get interesting as NEC Nijmegen have bumped the offer to 820P, 220P more than Matteo is currently making. In addition to the salary benefits, Matteo would be reunited with Willem II teammate, Boutahar - not to mention Harry Kewell is starting to make a name for himself as a forward there.

• Negotiations - week 6 - Negotiations took a bump for a low as each team lowered their offer - Matteo has been advised to act quick.

• Negotiations - week 7 - Matteo has not hesitated. He has taken the offer from Hull City of the English Premiership. The EPL side came into late on the negotiations as De Graafschap removed their offer. Hull City have offered 790P for Matteo, and he hasa accepted.
  

[erich20012001]

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There's a familiar face - how you been beast? Hope all is well buddy, check in more often and let me know when you start something up. I might be doing a CAP in my Texans report if you want reinstate the BEAST.

I just got NFL 2k5 for PS2, I've been thinking of either starting up a Dynasty with either that or NHL 09, but it wouldn't have anything on yours. And if you do CAP in your Texans thing, the Beast would be back, but he'd slim down a bit and be playing corner.

And now your in Hull City of the EPL, verrrrry nice.

[Matt10]

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[RoyceDa59]

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Hull City, wow. Hopefully you can get situated with this team and be a frequent starter and maybe even get an international call up.

[bhurst99]

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Report layout looks fantastic. I'm going to do a Liverpool FIFA 09 dynasty but it won't look that good.

[Matt10]

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Hull City, wow. Hopefully you can get situated with this team and be a frequent starter and maybe even get an international call up.

Yeah, they came out of no where - was an easy decision. Funnily enough there is not that much competition, Matteo already subbed a game without having to do a training match - so that goes to show what kind of shape they are in. International call up would be nice - wonder when - I've checked out the USA roster and there are some questionable names (no Clint Dempsey!)

Report layout looks fantastic. I'm going to do a Liverpool FIFA 09 dynasty but it won't look that good.

Thanks man - I'm sure your Liverpool one will be the tops, got no doubt bout that. Hopefully FIFA won't frustrate ya too much.

[Matt10]

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[RoyceDa59]

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I see Arshavin joined Everton, thats interesting, he joined Marseille in my BAL season.

[Matt10]

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I see Arshavin joined Everton, thats interesting, he joined Marseille in my BAL season.

Hm, I could see both moves - Marseille more than Everton though. I also saw Benzema from OL move to PSV in my BAL - pretty interesting.

[Matt10]

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Sniff....our boy has grown up
-Johnson Peoples, August 21, 2011

There comes a point in which we must let someone go - but no, I said never because this kid would be big. Well look at him now, America (and World!), he played a full 45-minutes and scored two goals - granted, the other team had 9 players on the field, but that don't mean squat, he still had to run around the defenders and he still had to jump in the air to get his head on the damn ball.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it - this is the new look, it's simple - and I make plenty of money for it because of my affiliation with Lam Matteo's agent, Art Van Der Lay. So look out, 'cause I ain't holding back - 'cause we are going to the top.

Now take a gander at his player card:

[Matt10]

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Striker Lam Matteo will start in this afternoon's clash versus 13th place, Sunderland. The American striker has been declared the starter as a result of his fine two-goal display in last weekend's Premiership Cup victory against Stoke City. Matteo, who has yet to be called up to the USA national team, was a summer signing from RSC Anderlecht.

Keeper Danu Coman remains the starter in front of Boaz Myhill, while midfielder, Boateng, gets the nod in place of Brazilian, Geovanni.

[Matt10]

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Forgot his shooting boots
-Johnson Peoples, August 29, 2011

I'd say Matteo choked today, he didn't play terrible - but he didn't play good enough to start next week against Wigan. This was his problem at Anderlecht when he started one game - received a poor rating and was dropped.

I feel for the guy, but his 'choke-ability' comes down to the fact that he hasn't bee passing the ball well and he hasn't been shooting on target. I know he thinks he has the power - but if he would work on some placement, he could really start getting up in the scoring charts.

Oh well, Wigan next week then the second leg of the prem cup should give him plenty of time to recover. I doubt he will be starting against Wigan, but Phill Brown hasn't released any notice that he isn't.

Now take a gander at his player card:

[erich20012001]

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Not the best first starting game for Matteo, hopefully he can pick it up and not just become a Star Sub.

[Abar22]

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This is all really well done. It makes me want to ship Fifa back to Gamefly and get PES instead. Keep up the good work.

[Strngboy]

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Love and yet I hate BAL. It is incredibly fun, yet can be incredibly frustrating at times -- like coming in late as a CF and only receiving a 5.5 rating because our team was on defense the whole time. But yet I still play it hoping to actually become a legend rather than the above average player I am now.

Good read though. God bless.