Roy Hodgson says Bobby Zamora’s fine form means he has no regrets about his failure to sign Peter Crouch.
The England international turned down Fulham in the summer to sign for his former manager Harry Redknapp instead and Crouch is likely to start for Spurs at Craven Cottage on Boxing Day. Rather than missing the tall Tottenham striker, Hodgson says he’s been delighted with Zamora’s form – and especially pleased that the former West Ham striker turned down a possible switch to Hull.
No I don’t wish we had signed Crouch because luckily Bobby Zamora has come up trumps and has played so well. Crouch had the chance to join Fulham or Tottenham and he chose them. That meant we were able to keep Bobby. With Bobby playing well it’s not something we’ve missed.
When Bobby was on his way to Hull, as was being mooted at the time, it would have been much more problematic for us. Peter made his decision and we’re pleased he’s doing well but we’ve survived with the players we have.
Hodgson hopes to continue Fulham’s good run against Tottenham on Boxing Day, but knows he will be in for a tough test.
I’m pleased to be playing Tottenham on the back of a couple of good results against Basle and Manchester United because they are in excellent form. In fact, they’ve been in excellent form since Harry Redknapp has been manager there.
Fuilham make me mad like Wolves Stoke Burnley Birmingham wigan pompy all play the same way with loads of energy and players that act like thugs.How can Hodgson stick up for zamorah when he nearly hit is own players because is own fans where booing him for not scoring and now Hodgson is singing is praises ..Its funny Birmingham have gone on a good run and Boywer is playing well and scoring Wolves Doyle Stoke it was beattie but he has hit the buffers after fighting his boss..This form is all down to Uk sport rubbish attempts to stop Energy drugs being used by desperate managers and teams to win games .Now evidence is starting to emerge in Europe .And all the sudden deaths are starting to make sense and if Uk sport had acted when i told them about a team using energy drugs thiings may have bean different .This is why Mick Mcarthy rested is players because of the energy they used was enough for two matches and players could have died this drug is very dangerous if misused and some teams mix this with caffeine and aspirin for maximum energy and to make it work quickly. The sad facts are they no about this abuse but are powerless to act because the FA wont do anything because whole teams are taking this supplement and when players are caught they tell the FA we will spill the beans .Like the Russian players this is disgusting look at your players weight loss and weep because your cheats and your form will fade trust me .
What the hell is the guy above talking about?