Baird ‘chuffed’ with his late impact

Fulham’s late matchwinner Chris Baird was ‘chuffed’ with his late goal that guided Fulham past a dogged Aston Villa side at Craven Cottage earlier today – and admitted that the Whites weren’t quite themselves for much of the contest....

Baird’s late winner breaks Villa

They say good teams grind out results even when the performances are far from fluent. Fulham’s steady progression under Martin Jol has seen them play far more scintillating football at Craven Cottage this season, but the Dutch boss beamed with delight after his...

From the boo boy to Bairdiniho

When Martin Jol was planning his second season in charge of Fulham, it is fair to say he wouldn’t have picked Chris Baird as his first choice central midfielder. Indeed, Baird probably wouldn’t have made the first eleven and there were whispers that he...

Baird believes red card wasn’t pivotal

Chris Baird believes Fulham were on course to beat West Brom this afternoon before Peter Odemwingie’s red card. The Northern Ireland international, who turned in a superb display in central midfield, felt the Nigerian forward’s dismissal for kicking out at...

Baird ready to fight for Fulham future

Fulham utility man Chris Baird wants to stay at Craven Cottage and fight for a place in Martin Jol’s first team, according to the Fulham Chronicle. The versatile Northern Ireland international had been expected to move on this summer after being left out of the...