The Whites could again line up with a four-man defence, but how Bobby De Cordova-Reid is deployed is unclear. The 22-year-old scored twice on his full debut for the club following his deadline-day loan move from Bordeaux to secure a 2-0 win at Everton which ended a run of 12 matches without victory. Scott Parker was pleased to bring in Josh Maja on transfer deadline day but admitted Fulham lost out to Everton in the race to sign Josh King from Bournemouth. Maja. The striker's agent was also in the thick of the saga. In the first period, it looked like a typical Fulham display with some good build up play but with little in impactful attacks on goal. Josh Maja's decision to leave Sunderland to join Bordeaux was met with a lot of intrigue. Life in France has not been so straightforward. Last modified on … 'When I look back on my time at Sunderland, it will always be bittersweet,' he added. It was claimed by Donald that Maja's representative was pushing for a move abroad so he could get £1million in commission. Photo: Jason Cairnduff/EPA . Josh Maja bagged a brace as Fulham secured a vital 2-0 Premier League win over a lacklustre Everton at Goodison Park. The first half was a drab affair with the Ross said: 'Josh was not only a tremendously talented young player but was a very humble young man. Aged 22 years and 49 days, Josh Maja is the second-youngest player to score on his first Premier League start for Fulham, after Collins John v Blackburn in April 2004 (18 years and 178 days). Reactions: Mackemed. There is a gulf between Fulham and Premier League safety but Scott Parker’s side will feel nothing is beyond them after recording a historic victory at Everton. Josh Maja scores his last ever Sunderland goal. 8; Next. After a goal-laden first half of the season on Wearside, Maja informed Sunderland that … This is Maja's second spell at Fulham with the striker having played for the club's academy before moving to Manchester City and then Sunderland. Josh Maja, famed for his starring and somewhat controversial role in the Netflix documentary ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’ is now a Premier League player. Josh Maja. Fulham certainly need Maja to be an impact player if they are to avoid relegation back to the Championship. Before the pandemic suspended and eventually ended the Ligue 1 season, Maja was Bordeaux's joint top scorer with eight goals in eight starts and 16 substitute appearances, contributing a goal or assist every 81 minutes. Josh Maja's roundabout route to the Premier League. Bobby Decordova-Reid is the club's top scorer in the league with five goals. The striker burst on to the scene in the opening month of the 2018-2019 season, scoring in all four of Sunderland's August fixtures. Sun 14 Feb 2021 16.09 EST. Joshua Erowoli Maja is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for French club Bordeaux and the Nigeria national team. Since Josh Maja started his first game for Fulham in Gameweek 24, only Mbaye Diagne has a higher non-penalty xG total than Maja. Josh Maja’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. Josh Maja wurde im Londoner Stadtbezirk Lewisham geboren und wuchs in Pimlico auf. On Sunday night, he showed everyone just what the buzz is about, scoring twice in Fulham's crucial 2-0 win at Everton. Manchester United sign Premier League's BIGGEST shirt-only sponsorship deal with little-known German... Jose Mourinho's job is on the line at Tottenham if he fails to finish in the top four, with concerns the... Fulham vs Leeds LIVE: Hosts aiming to move above Newcastle and out of the Premier League relegation zone... Luck of the Irish! Bright. At that point, the club realised they needed to tie him to a new deal. Maja scored 15 goals in 24 League One games in the first half of the season before earning a move to Bordeaux. “But at the time, I don’t think Sunderland were prepared to give me what I wanted so when the opportunity to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues came up, I couldn’t turn that down. The comments below have not been moderated. But what did Maja have to say about the move? Missing out on Josh King to Everton puts more pressure on Maja to find the goals needed to steer Parker's side to safety. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/AP. That earned him the reputation of being a 'super sub' - although only one of his goals was after coming off the bench. Under the management of Scott Parker, the striker has the chance to … I … Josh Maja delivered David Moyes an instant wakeup call by scoring twice on his first Fulham start, after West Ham United chose against signing the FC Girondins de Bordeaux striker on loan. 6. February 14, 2021 football. 'Will terrorise defences' - Sunderland fans are buzzing as key man nears return from long-term injury, Sunderland's price to WIN League One title compared to Lincoln City, Hull City and Peterborough United. It's just he left these shores a few years ago, so it took him coming back to England for us to remember what all the fuss was about. Who?! Fulham have completed the signing of striker Josh Maja on loan from Bordeaux with an option to buy, but have missed out on Bournemouth's Josh King. Josh Maja admits there will always be a feeling of 'what if' when he looks back on his time at Sunderland. Fulham planning to sign three Nigerian players permanently but on one condition All Nigeria Soccer 11:22 11-Mar-21. Juli 2016 unterzeichnete er seinen ersten professionellen Dreijahresvertrag beim Verein aus Nordengland. Pep Guardiola names Erling Haaland 'one of the best in the world' as Man City are pitted against Dortmund in... Minella Indo sees off a dramatic late charge from Rachael Blackmore's A Plus Tard to claim victory in the... Josh Maja on Sunderland ‘Til I Die, Bordeaux and returning to the Premier League | The Independent. Published: 10:49 GMT, 3 February 2021 | Updated: 11:45 GMT, 3 February 2021. Josh Maja, 22, from Nigeria Fulham FC, since 2020 Centre-Forward Market value: €6.50m * Dec 27, 1998 in London, England Josh Maja, 22, from Nigeria Fulham FC, since 2020 Centre-Forward Market value: £5.85m * Dec 27, 1998 in London, England The 22-year-old managed eight goals in his second season but just two in 17 games this term. A South London boy, Maja spent time with Crystal Palace before joining the Fulham Academy at the age of 11 in May 2010. Decordova-Reid has already matched the number of goals he managed in the Premier League with Cardiff while Lookman never made the grade at Everton but has been one of the club's best players this season. Bright. The forward was expected to be given more starts after that game but boss Paulo Sousa preferred to use him as an impact player. The strengths of this sign are being responsible, disciplined, good managers, while weaknesses can be to be the know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending and expecting the worst. Everton 0-2 Fulham: Josh Maja brace stuns Toffees to boost Scott Parker’s Premier League survival hopes “It is a big one, we came into the game wanting to win it. There is reason to believe Maja and Parker could be a good fit. Personal Life. Hmm. By January 2019, Maja had 15 goals and two assists in League One and several clubs who wanted to sign him. Bobby Decordova-Reid … ", 'I said "woah, hold on a minute. Following his acrimonious exit from the Stadium of Light, the striker has only managed 11 goals in 48 games. Fulham's new goalscoring hero Josh Maja admits getting off the mark early in his Cottagers' career is a weight off his shoulders.. 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Josh Maja: West Ham United and West Brom open talks to sign Bordeaux striker. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Before Sunderland officially accepted Bordeaux's offer of £3.5m, Donald received an angry phone call from manager Jack Ross. Fulham’s Josh Maja scores his side’s second goal. Feb 1, 2021 #1 Heading to Fulham according to sky news if the Cottagers can ship a player out. That difference was Josh Maja. Under the management of Scott Parker, the striker has the chance to rejuvenate a stuttering career which had shown much promise on Wearside. Joshua Erowoli Maja, né le 27 décembre 1998 à Lewisham dans le Grand Londres (Angleterre), est un footballeur international nigérian qui évolue actuellement au poste d'attaquant à Fulham FC en prêt des Girondins de Bordeaux. Josh Maja: Being in the spotlight can have its ups and downs. 'I always knew they were going to portray it like that, to make it look like I'm the bad guy,' Maja told The Independent in October. Dreyfus may be on the verge of repeating one of Donald's biggest SAFC mistakes already - opinion FootballFanCast.com 12:46 12-Mar-21. His transfer saga made him one of the 'stars' of the second series of the Netflix documentary 'Sunderland 'Til I Die'. Fulham fans should also be encouraged by what his former manager had to say about Maja. Josh Maja's protracted contract talks and move to Bordeaux feature heavily But the truth of the switch to the French side is different to the documentary By Adrian Kajumba For Mailonline Josh Maja of Fulham scores the opening goal in their Premier League win over Everton. The new instalment of the docu-series began streaming on Netflix today, with Maja’s fine form and subsequent exit taking prominence in the early episodes of season two. The striker, who on Monday joined Fulham until the end of the season, had just left Sunderland for Bordeaux and the reaction on Wearside was toxic. That is the Maja Parker will be hoping arrives at Craven Cottage this week. Andy Hunter at Goodison Park @AHunterGuardian. That's interesting.'. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/AP. Josh Maja reacts after his goal was disallowed against Spurs (Photo: AP) By Kevin Garside. Below is an extract from the Echo’s exclusive interview with the young striker from November 2019, where he discussed the circumstances behind the move: The 20-year-old said: “It was a bit of...it was up and down. “Basically, I wanted to stay. Josh Maja's first Premier League goals gave Fulham a huge boost in their relegation fight with a 2-0 win over a lethargic Everton. Maja himself reassured supporters he would be staying in the North East, promising fans that he would still be in the city to turn on their Christmas Lights the following year. Josh Maja marked his full debut for Fulham by bagging a brace in a 2-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park over the weekend. Josh. Horoscope. When Josh Maja left Sunderland to join Bordeaux in January 2019, it derailed the Black Cats' promotion charge from League One. “I want to keep pushing and fans need to understand what players want for themselves. Go. The Fulham boss has got the best out of players who haven't quite made it in the top flight previously. Aged 22 years and 49 days, Josh Maja is the second-youngest player to score on his first Premier League start for Fulham, after Collins John v Blackburn in April 2004 (18y 178d). Harrison Reed's venomous strike is parried onto the post, but Josh Maja is there to sweep up and sidefoot the Cottagers into a priceless 2-0 cushion a Josh Maja left Sunderland to join Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux in January 2019. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Stewart Donald had his say on the move on the documentary, as he expressed his disappointment at the conduct of the youngster’s agent. Josh Maja's equaliser was ruled out for Fulham after the ball struck Mario Lemina's hand. Reporter: 'So there's a bit of transfer speculation...', Maja: 'There was? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. But for Maja himself, the decision was a simple one. Maja made a big impression on … 3 minute read 28/1/2021 | 05:10pm. Josh Maja celebrates (Image: AFP via Getty Images) After four goals in five games, Maja is now Bordeaux's top scorer with seven goals. Josh Maja scored twice as Fulham beat Everton 2-0 Credit: Ian Hodgson - Daily Mail. By Mark Donnelly. Although it was … Given the right contract, I would have stayed. Feb 1, 2021 #2 Hopefully we get a good wedge. 'It was obviously a difficult decision to leave, but it was about recognising that it was time to take the next step. Josh Maja. Player stats of Josh Maja (FC Fulham) Goals Assists Matches played All performance data Er spielte in den Jugendmannschaften von Crystal Palace, des FC Fulham und Manchester City, bevor er im März 2015 in die Nachwuchsabteilung des AFC Sunderland wechselte. Josh Maja's acrimonious Sunderland exit was captured on the club's Netflix documentary. A high point was his hat-trick in a 6-0 win over struggling Nimes. Champions League quarter-final draw: Liverpool face Real Madrid, Man City play Haaland's Dortmund and... Another lucky Cheltenham punter scoops an incredible £112,854 from £2 bet thanks to Minella Indo's Gold Cup... Is THIS the 'attitude' Jose wanted?! Josh Maja’s acrimonious Sunderland exit was captured on the club’s Netflix documentary Life in France has not been so straightforward. Jose Mourinho has reacted to the VAR decision that saw Josh Maja’s goal disallowed in Tottenham 1-0 win over hard fighting Fulham on Thursday.“My view is not important. Do you … Josh Maja marked his full debut for Fulham by bagging a brace in a 2-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park over the weekend. It wasn't spellbinding but the young forward certainly has started stealing the hearts of Whites supporters. Sun 14 Feb 2021 16.09 EST. Missing out on Josh King to Everton puts more pressure on Maja to find the goals needed to steer Parker's side to safety. This is all based on a small sample size but this weekend he faces a defence that is great at giving up chances. 22 - Aged 22 years and 49 days, Josh Maja is the second-youngest player to score on his first Premier League start for Fulham, after Collins John v Blackburn in April 2004 (18y 178d). One of the most memorable moments for the documentary shows Maja being asked about his future by the film crew. 'He says "thanks very much - Josh has come in and picked up all his stuff and said that he's gone. Now, Josh Maja is hoping he can hit the headlines for different reasons after completing a deadline day move to Fulham. posted on Feb. 14, 2021 at 9:09 pm. Everton 0 Fulham 2. Striker Maja, who spent time in the Cottagers’ youth set-up before joining Sunderland, has joined Fulham on loan from Bordeaux for the remainder of the season. Would probably pay for all our Jan window and more . Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald (left) was left frustrated when he was unable to agree a new contract with Maja's agent, while Maja insisted he was unaware of transfer speculation. All three have also missed 14 big chances between them. Josh Maja, 22, from Nigeria Fulham FC, since 2020 Centre-Forward Market value: $7.15m * Dec 27, 1998 in London, England Harrison Reed . March 5, 2021 8:00 am (Updated 8:49 am) CRAVEN COTTAGE … “For me it was important to make that move and playing at a higher level, it’s a given.”. A few weeks later he was packing his bags for France. Like many famous people and celebrities, Josh Maja keeps his personal life private. While many understood the situation, there were quarters who were far more critical - leading the striker to admit he scarcely checked his social media in the months proceeding his exit. “I have ambitions in my career and in my life and this is just a stepping stone for me. Tweet: There's always been plenty of hype over Josh Maja. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section. Josh Maja scores his last ever Sunderland goal. he expressed his disappointment at the conduct of the youngster’s agent. What wasn't shown in the Sunderland documentary was a scene described by Ross following the striker's departure. Brilliant in the build up to Fulham's goal as he exchanged passes with Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Ademola Lookman before entering the Everton box and playing a lovely ball for Josh Maja to convert. Karriere Verein FC Sunderland. by Kyle Archer @KyleG51 share . The situation was handled badly by all parties but the documentary firmly painted Maja as the villain. The striker unconvincingly attempted to give the impression he was unaware of interest from other clubs. Losing the their star forward cost Sunderland promotion to the Championship in 2019. 1 of 8 Go to page. Fulham's Josh Maja, social media abuse and the problem with Netflix documentaries; Ola Aina. Fulham’s Josh Maja scores his side’s second goal. Il possède également la nationalité britannique. Everton 0 Fulham 2. Perhaps - but the striker doesn’t believe that is a bad thing. He's also had three managers in two years. Maja’s decision was met with critique from all corners of the Sunderland fanbase. Am 4. Fulham's Josh Maja, social media abuse and the problem with Netflix documentaries; Ola Aina. We will continue to update information on Josh Maja’s parents. His transfer saga made him one of the ‘stars’ of the second series of the Netflix documentary ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’. 'That example of how a young man conducts himself is something people don't often get to see.'. That next step came in the French top flight. The move is documented in Sunderland 'Til I Die Season 2, which dropped on Netflix this week. The 22-year-old scored twice on his full debut for the club following his deadline-day loan move from Bordeaux to secure a 2-0 win at Everton which ended a run of 12 matches without victory. Zodiac Sign: Josh Maja is a Capricorn.People of this zodiac sign like family, tradition, and dislike almost everything at some point. Fulham’s new goalscoring hero Josh Maja admits getting off the mark early in his Cottagers’ career is a weight off his shoulders. Josh Maja joined Fulham from French club Bordeaux on Deadline Day on a loan deal for the remainder of the season; Joshua King was a target … Nevertheless, chairman Stewart Donald was so confident of holding on to the forward he publicly stated that Maja would sign a new deal. Josh Maja of Fulham scores the opening goal in their Premier League win over Everton. Following his acrimonious exit from the Stadium of Light, the striker has only managed 11 goals in 48 games. Josh Maja is a young striker who came through the academy system at Sunderland and now plays for French side Bordeaux. Thread starter houst69; Start date Feb 1, 2021; 1; 2; 3 … Go to page. Ademola Lookman and Ivan Cavaleiro both have three while Aleksandr Mitrovic has two. Josh Maja scored twice in Fulham's 2-0 win at Everton in the Premier League. REVEALED: Football's mega-rich list! He is on loan from Bordeaux and previously played for Sunderland. But who is the player portrayed in the Netflix documentary? 'That was shown by the fact he returned to the club a couple of weeks ago, left gifts, not just for myself and the coaching staff but for a lot of the people around the club, handwritten cards thanking them for the support they've given him and allowing him to progress his career. On-loan striker Josh Maja scored twice on his full Premier League debut as Fulham recorded a first league win at Everton in their history, with a deserved 2 … ', The forward left Sunderland to join Bordeaux in January 2019 for a fee of around £3.5million. Wednesday, 1st April 2020, 2:30 pm. You could have told me you'd accepted an offer. Josh Maja, 22, from Nigeria Fulham FC, since 2020 Centre-Forward Market value: £5.85m * Dec 27, 1998 in London, England Josh Maja's first Premier League goals gave Fulham a huge boost in their relegation fight with a 2-0 win over a lethargic Everton. Josh Maja to Fulham . Josh Maja shines on Fulham debut to punish lacklustre Everton. This time two years ago Josh Maja stopped checking his Twitter mentions and Instagram comments. Next Last. Fulham announced the loan signing of Josh Maja from Bordeaux on Monday 1st February 2021. Fulham picked up just their third win of the season in a huge boost to … You suspect many will be left with two enduring images. The move is documented in Sunderland 'Til I Die Season 2, which dropped on Netflix this week. Josh Maja’s move from Sunderland to Bordeaux has once again hit the headlines following the release of season two of Sunderland ‘Til I Die. Go. 'I'm negotiating with Josh, it's all moving along - and then Jack calls me,' Donald says in the documentary. What went wrong at Bordeaux and is he the man to fire Fulham to Premier League survival? After … “It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was one which to improve my career and my game I think I had to make.”. Watch in-depth highlights of Sunderland striker Josh Maja throughout the 2018/2019 season! New signing Josh Maja makes his first start for the club as he comes in for Ivan Cavaleiro, while Antonee Robinson drops to the bench and Ola Aina makes his return to the XI. A selfish decision? K. KLD Central Defender. houst69 Striker. That scene didn't paint the best picture of Maja; however, it wasn't the easiest of situations for a young player to be put in. At Bordeaux, I get to enjoy my football every day. His second season in France was by far his best and the signs of his potential were beginning to show once again. There is reason to believe that Fulham boss Scott Parker (right) can get the best out of Maja. The interest from elsewhere meant Sunderland were looking at a bigger contract than they had previously envisaged. 8. “Even though that is a bit selfish, it’s a selfish game, isn’t it? Last modified on … Only Sheffield United have scored fewer goals than Fulham and West Brom this season and it will be hoped Maja can rediscover his form from Sunderland - albeit in two divisions higher. Andy Hunter at Goodison Park @AHunterGuardian. However, the striker only managed two goals - which perhaps explains Sousa's preference of bringing him off the bench. You can read the full interview with Maja HERE. Sunderland were eventually forced to let Maja leave for a fee or risk losing him for nothing at the end of the season. Maja spent three years in SW6, honing his craft alongside the likes of current Whites players Jerome Opoku, Taye Ashby-Hammond and Marlon Fossey. ©JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. The former Sunderland striker joined the London club on … I haven't accepted anything.'''. Fulham claimed a first ever away league win against Everton by beating their opponents 2-0 at Goodison Park. You suspect many will be left with two enduring images. Now, Josh Maja is hoping he can hit the headlines for different reasons after completing a deadline day move to Fulham. Fulham’s new goalscoring hero Josh Maja admits getting off the mark early in his Cottagers’ career is a weight off his shoulders. Maja only made seven appearances in the second half of the 2018-2019 season with four of those coming from the bench. Josh Maja left Sunderland to join Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux in January 2019. New manager Jean-Louis Gasset gave Maja more game time this season with 11 starts and six more appearances from the bench. In fact, his xG per 90 minutes of 0.57 is fifth-best in the league from regular forwards. Latest News; In the last 7 days. Flawless Fulham execute Parker’s plan to perfection HammyEnd.com 08:58 8-Mar-21. The striker attracted interest from other clubs following his impressive form in League One. Ironically, their problem was he kept scoring. '48 hours to SURVIVE': French football on the brink of... Klopp's saviour jets in! Photo: Jason Cairnduff/EPA . Player Info.