Volzy signs
Amid all the hysteria surrounding recent performances (and the Coleman Out people are certainly digging out their pitchforks and torches with a view to putting together some angry mobs in the near future), one piece of news has been overlooked on these pages.
Fulham’s irrepressible right-back, Moritz Volz, has committed to the club until 2009. This is terrific news. I had feared that with Liam being first choice and Volzy only getting the odd start (and then in midfield against tough opponents) that the lad would look elsewhere (heaven knows he’s good enough), but to my great relief he’s staying here.
This is the sort of player we need. English football overrates players who give 100%. It’s important, don’t get me wrong, but without talent, effort is nothing. Well Volzy has both in abundance. I wasn’t especially glowing about his midfield performances earlier in the season, but it was obvious that Moritz was giving his all in roles that were not familiar to him. And to his credit he scored against Villa. Then he moved back to right back. He was awesome against Arsenal (he gave Henry a lot to think about in that game) and I felt he was our best player at Liverpool (after Diop went off). Volz brings a bit of everything to the team from right back, strong and alert, he is committed in the tackle. He likes to attack and usually does so decisively and swiftly. He is definitely an asset to the team.
Fulham are in a nice position at full-back, with Liam improving every week and Queudrue having a good season too. Now Volzy is in the side and Coleman has a selection quandry on his hands. I’d be inclined to stay as-is and play Franck on the left of midfield, he’s a good enough footballer to do this. But that would limit Boa’s exposure to the league and possibly limit his transfer value in January. He seems to be undroppable anyway.
But yeah, thanks for re-signing, Moritz, we love ya.
