Mitrovic: I want to stay at Fulham
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Getty Images Transfers Fulham Aston Villa v Fulham Serbia Aston Villa Newcastle United Championship The loan star helped kick start his side’s surge to the top flight of English football and he is keen to stay in west London Aleksandar Mitrovic has admitted that he would happily leave Newcastle United to move to Fulham permanently after helping his side get promoted to the Premier League in the Championship play-off final.The Serbia international joined the Cottagers on loan in January and his 12 league goals in 16 starts were instrumental to helping his side to a 23-match unbeaten run.Mitrovic, whose loan deal expires at the end of June, was delighted with his side’s 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, and hinted that he would be interested in a long-term move to west London after triumphing in 2017-18. Article continues below Editors’ Picks Goalkeeper crisis! Walker to the rescue but City sweating on Ederson injury ahead of Liverpool clash Out of his depth! Emery on borrowed time after another abysmal Arsenal display Diving, tactical fouls & the emerging war of words between Guardiola & Klopp Sorry, Cristiano! Pjanic is Juventus’ most important player right now “We have players who give good balls and it makes it much easier to score and I have to thank my team mates,” Mitrovic said. “We have to see what happens first but I would be happy to stay. We will see what happens, I will speak with my agent, I will speak with the club and we will see.”Of course, for this short time I have so much memories. I lost just two games and Fulham went 23 games unbeaten. I had an unbelievable time here. I enjoyed it and I say, I would like to stay but I am still a Newcastle United player. I have to go back there and see what happens.”I have played the best football of my career here. It is a credit and thanks to the staff and players, everyone at Fulham for that. They supported me a lot and from the first moment I felt like I was here for years. It has been an unbelievable journey, for sure.”Maybe [it is a better fit than Newcastle]. I had maybe more game time too, just on the pitch more. I am really happy that I have had a really good four months. [Fulham manager Slavisa] Jokanovic got the best out of me and the best out of this team.”Fulham had narrowly missed out on automatic promotion after a final-day defeat to Birmingham City, but they managed to rally again to win the play-offs under ambitious leadership from their owner Shad Khan.Mitrovic joined Fulham having only scored once for Newcastle in the first six months of the season, as Rafael Benitez sidelined his striker in favour of other options. The Serbia international said he hadn’t lost confidence and praised his side for battling to the Premier League after going down to 10 men on Saturday.”I am not bothered what people say, you have always different opinions. I am not bothered,” he added. “I try to give everything I have, both in training and the games. To give the best I can, sometimes you will be brilliant or not.
“Sometimes I score, sometimes I don’t, so people are here to judge but I know my qualities and I try to give everything to win and help my team-mates. I tried to breathe on the pitch but I couldn’t because I was so tired. We were down to 10 men after 70 minutes, that last 20 minutes felt like hours.”You can make a mistake [like Denis Odoi who got sent off], but he was a hero in the last game. This is why we are here because we fight for each other and in the end we won together.”
Real Madrid president Florentino plans swap offer for Chelsea ace Hazardby Paul Vegas10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveReal Madrid president Florentino Perez is willing to make a swap offer for Chelsea ace Eden Hazard next month.Okdiario says Real Madrid are back in the market for Chelsea star Hazard – and could use Isco as bait to get him.The Spanish giants are considering sacrificing the attacking midfielder in a cash-plus-player deal to bring Hazard to the Bernabeu.Perez is prepared to see Isco sold after his blow up with fans this week.That deal would not be wholly different to the one which saw Thibaut Courtois join for £31m in the summer along with Mateo Kovacic heading to west London on a season-long loan. TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
Barkley: Hazard in happy mood as striker for Chelseaby Paul Vegas10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveChelsea midfielder Ross Barkley can see Eden Hazard continuing in a striker’s role.Hazard replaced Barkley as a substitute during Chelsea’s Carabao Cup encounter with Bournemouth on Wednesday. He scored a late winner to secure a 1-0 victory, a goal Barkley said was always likely to come given the way the team were playing, and the quality Hazard possesses.Barkley told the Chelsea club website: “The way we were playing you could see we had the belief a goal was going to come. Eden got that goal and he can produce magic moments like that, and the team stuck at it and we came away with the win.”Eden is playing very well at the moment, he is up there with the best in the world and he is capable of producing goals like that, like he scored in a previous round against Liverpool, and to play with a player like that is fantastic.”He is relaxed but once he is on the training pitch he is magical. He plays with enjoyment but he scores goals and he creates goals and he is a pleasure to play with.”He plays with a smile and that is the way you have to approach the game, you have to be laid back and on game day, be ready to make things happen.” About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
Setback? Hazard shuts down Chelsea contract talksby Paul Vegas10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveEden Hazard has declared he has no current plans to sign a new deal with Chelsea.After passing a century of goals for the Blues with a Boxing Day double at Watford, the Belgian mentioned his desire to match long-serving devotees such as John Terry and Frank Lampard.It sounded for all the world as though he might be ready to extend his contract.Yet later, Hazard revealed he has no intention of discussing a new deal before the summer — when he will have just 12 months left on his current agreement.Asked if his words meant he will extend his stay, Hazard said: “I am just focused on the pitch, I will see at the end of the season.” TagsTransfersAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
Arsenal boss Emery admits he rejected Salah at PSGby Freddie Taylor10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveArsenal boss Unai Emery has revealed he rejected the opportunity to sign Mohamed Salah while in charge at PSG. Salah instead left Roma for Liverpool in the summer of 2017 and scored an incredible 44 goals in his debut season at Anfield.But things could have worked out differently had Emery and PSG believed Salah was capable of delivering on the big stage.”We spoke about the possibility to sign Salah to Paris Saint-Germain when he was playing at Roma,” Emery said.”We had some doubts – and then he signed for Liverpool and these doubts he has broken at Liverpool. Now, if you are speaking about the five top players in the world, one is Salah.”Asked what the specific doubts were, Emery added: “Can he take the performance into one big team?”For example like PSG in Paris. And today I can say to you…if we signed him, we signed one player in the top five in the world.” TagsTransfersAbout the authorFreddie TaylorShare the loveHave your say
Agent revives Chelsea talk for Napoli fullback Elseid Hysajby Carlos Volcano9 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveThe agent of Napoli fullback Elseid Hysaj has again talked up a move to Chelsea.The Albania international has dropped down the pecking order at Napoli under Carlo Ancelotti.“I had a meeting for about four hours with Ancelotti and (Napoli director of sport Cristiano) Giuntoli this week,” agent Mario Giuffredi told Rai Sport.“We clarified the situation regarding the player and the lack of playing time. Ancelotti gave me his reasons, which I share fully, because he works with the player every day and knows his condition.“The important thing is hearing that Ancelotti respects Hysaj. He confirmed his faith in him. Of course, the January transfer window is always to be evaluated and there has been talk of Chelsea, for example.“If there are situations that are mutually advantageous, then we’d evaluate them. If nothing happens in January, then we’ll discuss a contract extension.” TagsTransfersAbout the authorCarlos VolcanoShare the loveHave your say
Liverpool midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain: Selfish Salah? He can do what he wants!by Paul Vegasa month agoSend to a friendShare the loveAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain has jumped to the defence of Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah.Oxlade-Chamberlain has added his thoughts to the Sadio Mane-Mohamed Salah passing debate – and insisted his Egyptian teammate “isn’t selfish”. He has explained that the Liverpool players would rather Salah not pass the ball.When asked to finish the sentence: “Mohamed Salah isn’t selfish because…,” Oxlade-Chamberlain joked: “Isn’t selfish? Are you winding me up?”No, Mo Salah isn’t selfish because he’s a goal scorer. He’s gotta do that.”We can’t expect him to pass us the ball all the time and him to score loads of goals. The way he plays wins us games, so he’s got to do what he’s got to do.”He scores, we win the game. I’m happy. Mo, do what you want!” About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
Harry Maguire: I can be better Man Utd leaderby Paul Vegasa month agoSend to a friendShare the loveManchester United defender Harry Maguire believes he can improve his leadership qualities.United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is already thinking of Maguire as a future captain of the side, but Maguire feels he needs to become more of a vocal presence on the pitch before that can happen.”It’s something I still want to improve on, my leadership qualities on the pitch and especially my talking,” he told United Review. “I want to demand more from the players, demand standards, but I’m obviously not concentrating on that at the moment.”I am fully focused on improving the team and getting this club back to where it should be.” About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say Newcastle boss Bruce explains reverting to Benitez tacticsby Paul Vegas20 days agoSend to a friendShare the loveNewcastle United boss Steve Bruce admits he’s being forced to revert to Rafa Benitez’s tactics.Bruce says seven games worth of analysis, including a defeat at Norwich and losing 5-0 at Leicester last time out, have forced his usual formula to be ripped up. He said: “In the Premier League, everywhere you look, you’ve got to be big and physical and have the ability to run. Unfortunately that is one thing here now, from the back, to my midfield, we haven’t got.“Ultimately, until we’ve got that, we’re going to have to play in a certain way and the identity will be to sit deep and play on the counter-attack because that is the only way we can play.“I quickly worked out at Norwich that we didn’t have the players with the capability to play the way I’d envisaged. Norwich played through us repeatedly.“We get the statistics from every game and they tell the story. Compared to everyone else, and especially in midfield and defensive, we register in a certain way.” 
Eyounoussi: Forster Southampton’s best keeperby Paul Vegas4 days agoSend to a friendShare the loveMohamed Eyounoussi says Southampton’s loss is Celtic’s gain in the form of Fraser Forster.The duo are currently on loan together at Celtic for the season after realising they weren’t going to be a part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s plans for the season. “Fraser is a really good guy. At Southampton, I talked to him a lot and in the end, we were in the same situation,” explained Elyounoussi.”He was always quite positive down there. I’d say he was kind of a clown, he talked a lot and made a few jokes.“He’s still the same guy here.“Fraser is a quality keeper.“I think he was the best goalkeeper down at Southampton. He’s amazing when he’s at his best.” About the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say
Vine/NFLWith 14 of his players participating at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, this week is a pretty big one for Ohio State’s Urban Meyer. Cardale Jones works out with the quarterbacks today, and Meyer predicts big things for his former quarterback.Urban Meyer on Cardale Jones: “I think he’s gonna kill it … This is gonna be his day. I think he’s gonna move up in the draft today.”— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) February 27, 2016“I think he’s going to move up in the draft today. That’s coming from people who have told me that.” – Urban Meyer on Cardale Jones— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) February 27, 2016Jones has already flashed some impressive athleticism with a 36-inch vertical jump.A very nice 36″ vert for the 6’5 quarterback Cardale Joneshttps://t.co/4qVWMIX5RO— Alexis Chassen (@Lovelybuckeye) February 27, 2016He also has one of the most impressive arms in the field. There are few more interesting prospects at the quarterback position than Jones. Finding out which team wants to take a shot on him will be one of the more fun story lines of the middle-to-late rounds of the draft.
Willian scored a brilliant winner as Chelsea battled to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Pedro opened the scoring with the help of a classy assist from David Luiz, but the hosts were pegged back by a Ciaran Clark header shortly before half-time.The points were Chelsea’s, however, thanks to Willian’s curling strike 12 minutes into the second half. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘There is no creativity’ – Can Solskjaer get Man Utd scoring freely again? ‘Everyone legged it on to the pitch!’ – How Foden went from Man City superfan to future superstar Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? Newcastle offered little going forward after falling behind for a second time, as fourth-placed Chelsea pulled six points clear of Arsenal.Chelsea took just nine minutes to go in front, with Pedro getting on the end of a wonderful Luiz ball from his own half to delicately chip over the onrushing Martin Dubravka.Luiz almost added his own name to the scoresheet in the 25th minute, when his close-range header deflected over the crossbar, before Florian Lejeune registered Newcastle’s first shot of any description – a tame volley from outside the box that was comfortably collected by Kepa Arrizabalaga.Salomon Rondon should have done better when he blazed wide following a neat exchange with Christian Atsu after half an hour, and Ayoze Perez stabbed a strike just off target as Newcastle threatened an equaliser.The visitors had their leveller five minutes from half-time, when Ciaran Clark powered home a header from a Matt Ritchie corner.Willian dragged wide with a chance at an instant reply and Dubravka produced a superb save to deny Pedro less than two minutes into the second half.The Spanish winger then scuffed a shot from the centre of the box in the 56th minute but Willian had Chelsea back in front soon after.Given the space and time to plot his next move on the left of the penalty area, Willian cut inside and curled a beautiful strike beyond Dubravka.Newcastle had appeals for a penalty turned down after Perez went down softly under the challenge of Antonio Rudiger and, after Willian had a chip saved by Dubravka, Rondon headed wide from a rare opportunity to restore parity four minutes from time.@willianborges88 #CHENEW pic.twitter.com/svsTtO6h3M— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 12, 2019What does it mean? Top four establishedArsenal’s defeat at West Ham earlier on Saturday, followed by a win for Chelsea, means there is now clear daylight between the top four and the chasing pack. Newcastle, meanwhile, will end the weekend in the relegation zone, a point behind 17th-placed Cardiff City.Willian shows his worthReports earlier this week suggested Barcelona had renewed their interest in bringing Willian to Camp Nou and his intervention on Saturday demonstrated why.The Brazilian assessed the situation before creating the angle with one touch and curling a world-class finish beyond Dubravka.Mixed fortunes for LuizLuiz had an action-packed first half for Chelsea, highlighted by his excellent assist for Pedro’s opener.But he was also the closest defender to Clark as the Newcastle man found enough space to plant a header past Kepa.Key Opta Facts83% – Of players with at least 10 @premierleague goals, only Ugo Ehiogu (84%) and David Wetherall (87%) have scored a higher percentage of their goals via their head than Ciaran Clark (83%). Skullduggery. pic.twitter.com/5vqDKbHiJ7— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 12, 2019- Newcastle’s total of 18 points from their opening 22 matches is their lowest tally at this stage of a top-flight season since the 1988-89 campaign (17 points), when the Magpies went on to be relegated under Jim Smith.- Newcastle have now lost 10 straight top-flight matches away from home against sides starting the day in the top four, last winning such a match back in November 2010 against Arsenal (W0 D3 L23 since).- Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has both scored (10) and assisted (10) at least 10 goals in league games this season – the only other player within the top five European leagues to have also done so in 2018-19 is Barcelona’s Lionel Messi (16 goals, 10 assists).- Of players with at least 10 Premier League goals, only Ugo Ehiogu (84%) and David Wetherall (87%) have scored a higher percentage of their goals via their head than Newcastle’s Clark (83%).What’s next?Chelsea head to Arsenal next weekend, while Newcastle host fellow strugglers Cardiff City after travelling to Blackburn Rovers for an FA Cup third-round replay. read more
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has rejected speculation he could leave Rangers for Derby County should Frank Lampard be appointed by Chelsea.Lampard’s return to Stamford Bridge as the successor to Maurizio Sarri is reportedly close despite his single season of experience with the Rams.And former England team-mate Gerrard is said to be on Derby’s list of targets should Lampard’s move to Chelsea be completed. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘There is no creativity’ – Can Solskjaer get Man Utd scoring freely again? ‘Everyone legged it on to the pitch!’ – How Foden went from Man City superfan to future superstar Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? The Rangers manager, however, insisted he is not looking to leave the Glasgow giants after helping to narrow the gap on Celtic last term.”Yes, I’m aware of it but there’s nothing to say on it,” Gerrard told Sky Sports of the speculation.”I’m very happy here, it’s a privilege to be the Rangers manager. My focus is on the up and coming season.”It’s very similar to when there’s noise around players. I ask the players to stay focused on the job and that is what I will continue to do. There is nothing really to add to that.”Nothing has changed in my mind. I was very lucky and appreciative of the opportunity I got 12 months ago.”I’m delighted to be at Rangers, managing one of the biggest clubs you can manage, so nothing has changed in terms of my focus.”Rangers finished second behind Celtic last term and lost to Aberdeen in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.Lampard’s Derby, meanwhile, finished 6th in the Championship, clinching a play-off spot by one point, but ultimately lost out to Aston Villa at Wembley. John Terry, Lampard’s former Chelsea team-mate, celebrated in the opposing dugout and signed a contract extension last week to stay as Dean Smith’s assistant head coach at Villa Park until 2021. But Gerrard insists he is happy with life north of the border, as Rangers look to overhaul Celtic’s dominance in Scotland next season following the departure of Brendan Rodgers to Leicester in February. The Hoops completed an historic triple treble last term and will be aiming to consolidate their position of power under Neil Lennon. Glasgow’s two biggest clubs are set to clash on August 31 for their first encounter of next season.
Manchester United icon Bryan Robson has declared the club mustn’t settle for anything less than a top-four finish next season. After a turbulent 2018-19 campaign which saw Jose Mourinho depart and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer brought in as manager, the Red Devils ended the most recent Premier League season in sixth. That finish means they’ve had to settle for a place in the Europa League, with Robson adamant that’s not where United belong and optimistic about how the squad is shaping up after the arrivals of Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘Everyone legged it on to the pitch!’ – How Foden went from Man City superfan to future superstar Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? Ox-rated! Dream night in Genk for Liverpool ace after injury nightmare “The squad are better than what we performed last year,” Robson told Goal .”With a few more new signings hopefully we can challenge – we’re Manchester United, we’ve got to get back into that Champions League.”Fellow club legend Denis Irwin agreed with Robson and described the club’s sixth-placed finish as a ‘big disappointment’.The former defender was particularly concerned about the side’s back-line, which conceded 54 league goals last season. “It was a big disappointment finishing outside of the top four last year and we’ve got to improve on that,” Irwin told Goal .”We’ve got to get up there and start competing again. “[Defence] has been our strength in the last four or five years, we’ve been hard to break down, so to concede so many goals last year was a surprise and a major disappointment. I’m sure the manager will keep striving to upholster the defence so hopefully that will improve.” Working as ambassadors for United on their pre-season tour of Perth, Robson and Irwin were swarmed by fans at a signing event on Saturday. 
The two club legends stuck around longer than their designated hour and were surprised at receiving such superstar treatment on the other side of the world.”We were told before we came that if there weren’t many people we might be able to leave early,” Robson said.”With not many people to take photos and sign autographs you feel like you’re wasting your time – but that was absolutely brilliant. That amount of people coming to the store.””There were a lot of fans with older shirts too which was really surprising… good for us though!” Irwin added. United begin their pre-season campaign against A-League side Perth Glory on Saturday before taking on Leeds United four days later. (Photos supplied by Ngau Kai Yan.)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 21: Jim Harbaugh head coach of the Michigan Wolverines run onto the field prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on November 21, 2015 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Evan Habeeb/Getty Images)A Michigan football star will not be playing in the Wolverines’ bowl game, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced this evening.Rashan Gary, who previously announced his intentions to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft, will not be playing in the Peach Bowl against Florida.Harbaugh announced the news today:Gary is believed to be the only Michigan player who’s decided to skip his team’s game.Jim Harbaugh says Rashan Gary will NOT play in the Peach Bowl”No, Rashan won’t play in the game.”Says Gary is the only player he knows of who won’t play.— Cody Stavenhagen (@CodyStavenhagen) December 2, 2018Gary, a former top recruit, previously announced his decision to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.“I would like to thank my higher power, my family, the University of Michigan, the students and the fans, but I will be forgoing my senior season to make a dream come true to declare for the draft,” Gary said.Rashan Gary Announces… https://t.co/fXQAmcRX4c via @YouTube— Rashan Gary ® (@RashanAGary) November 26, 2018Gary is expected to be a high pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He’ll likely be one of a couple of college football stars to skip the bowl season.
ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a roughing the kicker call against his team during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)In just over two weeks, the Michigan Wolverines and Florida Gators will meet for the third time in as many seasons. The Wolverines and Gators have become a popular non-conference matchup, whether it be in a bowl game or a regular season contest.The past two have gone the way of the Wolverines – and the games haven’t been close. Dan Mullen hopes to break the streak on December 29 when the two teams meet at the Peach Bowl.One Vegas computer thinks the Wolverines will win their third-straight over the Gators. OddsShark released its score prediction for the Peach Bowl and it has Jim Harbaugh and company finishing the season on a high note.OddsShark predicts the Wolverines win 35.2-29.6.The past two games have gone heavily in Michigan’s favor, as the Wolverines won each game by at least 16 points.Can Harbaugh rewrite the narrative of his postseason struggles? We’ll have to wait to find out.
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 22: A general view taken during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Rice Owls on September 22, 2007 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas won 58-14. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)A rising wide receiver recruit has announced his commitment.Kennedy Lewis, one of the most-underrated wide receiver recruits in the 2019 class, has committed to Texas.The 6-foot-3, 190-pound wideout is raw, but possesses a ton of natural ability.Lewis committed to Texas over Baylor and TCU.The three-star wide receiver announced his commitment on Twitter.Committed‼️? I will be signing tomorrow @ Melissa HS in the gym @ 11:50! Come out and support?? pic.twitter.com/lTmPR6WbyJ— Kennedy C Lewis? (@Kennedy_lewis35) December 18, 2018Texas’ 2019 class is ranked the No. 7 class in the country.The early signing period begins on Wednesday.
ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 25: Kekoa Crawford #1 of the Michigan Wolverines runs the ball in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)A former top wide receiver recruit is headed to a new program. Former four-star wide receiver recruit Kekoa Crawford announced his plans to transfer to Cal after beginning his college football career at Michigan.Crawford announced his commitment to the Bears on Twitter with a little hep from Meek Mill.“And when them situations came, I came out like a champ. when it was pourin’ down rain and I came out of it damp. but now it’s champagne showers when we poppin’ the champ!,” he said on Twitter.“and when them situations came, I came out like a champ. when it was pourin’ down rain and I came out of it damp. but now it’s champagne showers when we poppin’ the champ!” – @MeekMill||Committed, Go Bears ?|| #CalGang19 pic.twitter.com/zuzSc75sIC— kekoa? (@kekoa_cRAWford) December 19, 2018Crawford racked up just four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown during his first year with the Wolverines. He followed that up with 17 receptions for 243 yards and a touchdown as a sophomore.Crawford was the No. 118 overall recruit in the 2016 class and one of the top receiver recruits in the country.Now he’ll try to relaunch his career in the Pac-12 with the Bears.
LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 07: A general view of the stadium during the Louisville Cardinals game against the Syracuse Orange at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Louisville has landed some offensive line help for next season in the form of University of Florida graduate transfer T.J. McCoy.McCoy is eligible immediately. He made 13 career starts at center during his time with the Gators.“After meeting with coach Satterfield and coach Ledford and witnessing their passion and commitment to building players and the program, I have decided to transfer and use my last year of eligibility at the University of Louisville,” McCoy wrote in his announcement letter.pic.twitter.com/TgNXD3Cc1T— TJ McCoy (@Iamtjmccoy) January 28, 2019A three-star recruit in the 2015 class, McCoy signed with NC State, but transferred to Florida in order to be closer to his ailing father. He redshirted in 2015 before cracking the starting lineup late in the 2016 season.McCoy started nine games for the Gators in 2017, but lost his starting job under first-year head coach Dan Mullen this past season. He played in only four games in 2018.At the very least, McCoy brings a wealth of experience with him to Louisville. The Cardinals are looking to rebuild after going 2-10 in 2018 under Bobby Petrino and interim coach Lorenzo Ward.Satterfield was hired away from Appalachian State this offseason to turn things around.