Bocanegra to Rennes France

[Frank Cunha]

Bocanegra played the whole game for Fulham was the first game, he did play a lot better in the second half

[Frank Cunha]

Boca Makes EPL Debut 19/01/04

After signing for Fulham of the English Premier League six days ago, Carlos Bocanegra made his debut for the Whites on Monday evening in the 3-1 loss to Newcastle.

The former Chicago Fire defender had pointed to playing against the world’s best as one reason he made the move to the Premiership and his first task was to help shut down one of those players, Alan Shearer.

And while the England legend did not find the back of the net, the game was well in hand for the home side after 55 minutes on goals from Andy O'Brien, Gary Speed and a highlight strike from Laurent Robert.

Despite the score line and the inability of the defense to disrupt set plays (the first two goals came on re-starts), Bocanegra had a solid debut at left back, looking comfortable on the ball and helping to start the late scoring effort.

The loss drops Fulham to 7th on the table, but within striking range of a spot in Europe next season. Chris Coleman’s side returns to Loftus Road where they will face a fellow U.S. international, Kasey Keller of Tottenham.

[Soccerdad]

I agree Frank, he looked a little lost in the 1st half but played well in the 2nd. That goal by Robert was a highlight film in its own!
GOLASSO I would say.

[Soccerdad]

[Frank Cunha]

he doesn't look as big or physical in the Premier
Boa Morte got a lot talent but can't get a referee call going his way

[Soccerdad]

I thought for sure that he would be subd out, they must have alot of faith in him.

refs stunk up the place, pro castle for sure

[Frank Cunha]

I have to agree, about the referee 8bo: I taught was only in Portugal

[Soccerdad]

He seemed to me everywhere in yesterdays tie with Everton.

http://www.fulhamfc.com/displayConte...89&intAreaID=7

[Frank Cunha]

his only going to get better :thumbsup:

[Soccerdad]

http://www.soccernet.com/images/engl...ravesen_AL.jpg

[BethlehemFC]

Nice pic. Thanks Soccerdad!

[Soccerdad]

No problem, Also saw another site where Reyna was "man of match"for his play against Tottenham even though he missed a sure goal possibility.

[Frank Cunha]

Bocanegra got a rate of 8, that's a excellent rate

[Soccerdad]

I watched the replay of Man City last night and he was awsum.

also:
"I thought Carlos [Bocanegra] was outstanding. He has not played since November, but he has come into the team for tough away games at Newcastle and Everton and handled the situation brilliantly. He is naturally a center back but is being pressed into service at left back and has done a very good job. He anticipates danger, he sees it very well."
-- Fulham coach Chris Coleman after Bocanegra's performance in a 1-1 tie with Everton last weekend. (PA Sports)

[usamu]

Congrats to Carlos! This is going to help us be much more competetive in the 2006 World Cup, with Boca, Timma, and hopefully Landon playing in a world class league like the EPL.