We have all seen various articles where Slavi has said he will build HIS team for next season, is this just verbal fodder for the fans sake, great if achievable but my worry is can this be done whilst Rigg still holds the transfer reigns. It remains a probability that we will loose our 3 main stalwarts before the start of the season so we should be looking for at least a couple of high profile targets, but gossip wise I do not see this, instead "Fulham" interested in so and so 500k, 1m or free I do hope he is successful as the fans deserve it for what we have put up with over the last few seasons, 16/17 will be a difficult one regarding promotion as I believe there will be at least 5 main contenders. Roll on August.
You forgot to mention the role of the Analytic Son, rosc. Must admit had hoped that when Mr Khan had his 'performance review', what 3 weeks ago now, Rigg would have gone. However, with zilch as usual from the Club and relevant questions not asked by the Fulham Supporters Trust last Tuesday we have to assume it's business as usual. Presumably Slavi has made it clear which positions he wants filled. But, as you say, all the signs are that filling them is being left to the pulitzers Rigg and Khan Jnr. And that's a concern. Not allayed in any way with Slavi being on holiday. please log in to view this image
According to his twitter feed Slavisa has been taking in some games in the last few weeks. He went to see Real Zaragoza v Nastic de Tarragona in the Spanish second div. May 22 He then went to the San Siro to see Real v Athletico Champions League game And tonight he was back home in Serbia to see Serbia v Israel. Doing a bit of old fashioned scouting may be and tapping up Gareth Bale no doubt.
I hope he wasn't scouting anyone from Zaragoza. They are not great, especially when it comes to a striker. Much like us they have quite a few key players who are loanees - even their captain is on loan from Real Madrid. Slightly different story for Gimnastic. Naranjo scored 15 goals last season and is only 21. Could be worth a punt.
