TrueChelseaBlue 105 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The newly crowned Asian Player of the Year Yasser Al-Qahtani has landed himself a chance to train with Chelsea Football Club.The Saudi Arabia captain, who received the award at a gala dinner in Sydney, Australia earlier today (Wednesday), has the option to come to Cobham (pictured) as part of his award resulting from the partnership between the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Chelsea FC.That partnership, the first of its kind between a global confederation and a top European club, has as its aim the promotion and development of Asian football.The training offer is subject to the agreement of the players' club, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, the player himself and calendar commitments.The 25-year-old forward played in the 2006 World Cup where he scored a goal against Tunisia and led his team to the 2007 Asian Cup Final. He is currently ranked 6th in The World's Top Goal Scorers 2007 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.Chelsea continues to build good relationships in Asia. The club supports the AFC's Vision China grass roots development project and recently held meetings in Delhi with the President and senior officials of the All Indian Football Federation. Source: Chelsea FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky10 5 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Never heard of him,hope he is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 ive senn him play a couple of times not a bad player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 He's only gonna be training, I dont think he's going to be a potential target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 yea true dat i dont think he is that good of a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 The papers this morning reporting it that there is a view to a move for him. Which is rubbish unless he seriously impresses, which i doubt he would impress enough for our squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,335 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 This is all about Kenyon, selling brand Chelsea and marketing in Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 This is all about Kenyon, selling brand Chelsea and marketing in Asia.Absolutely, and as far as we are concerned it is pointless. But from there perspective it is a big deal, not bothered by it, and if through this we manage to snap up a star out of nowhere then it will be good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,335 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Absolutely, and as far as we are concerned it is pointless. But from there perspective it is a big deal, not bothered by it, and if through this we manage to snap up a star out of nowhere then it will be good too.Think it has something to do with Samsung sponsorship coming to an end and the next being lined up are Etihad as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Think it has something to do with Samsung sponsorship coming to an end and the next being lined up are Etihad as wellEtihad is already a sponsor.... Is the Samsung deal already comming to an end? Wasn't very long was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,335 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Etihad is already a sponsor.... Is the Samsung deal already comming to an end? Wasn't very long was it?Etihad being lined up to be the main sponsor, as Samsung don't want to renew or something. They think Grants a cunt. Allegedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Etihad being lined up to be the main sponsor, as Samsung don't want to renew or something. They think Grants a cunt. Allegedly.Ahhhhh, furry muff then. Means more cash for us then through a new sponsorship deal, which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,335 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Ahhhhh, furry muff then. Means more cash for us then through a new sponsorship deal, which is nice.Presumably some stinking rich middle east outfit will pay more. btw anagram is 'Head It'. *coat gathered* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahrainiBlue 32 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 i dont think he will be good enough to play for us, it was part of the prize to train with Chelsea. tho i have heard of roumors about Boro being interested in him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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