Jol: Bent is a proven finisher

Martin Jol has insisted signing Darren Bent was not a gamble after the striker scored on his debut on Saturday. The 13-time England international briefly played under the Dutchman at Tottenham before moving to Sunderland and Aston Villa, before falling out of favour...

Jol disappointed with Arsenal defeat

Martin Jol was disappointed that Fulham were beaten by Arsenal in their first home game of the new season – and believes there wasn’t much between the two sides on the day. Goals from Olivier Giroud and a brace by Lukasz Podolski, which Jol argued came...

Jol set to play Parker and Bent

Fulham manager Martin Jol was never convinced Arsenal “had a problem” after watching the Gunners silence their critics with an impressive Champions League play-off win away over Fenerbahce ahead of Saturday’s visit to Craven Cottage. Arsene...

Bent can hit old heights at Fulham

Darren Bent can reinvigorate his career during his loan spell at Fulham, according to the striker’s former manager Alan Curbishley. Curbishley, who took Bent from Ipswich to Charlton in June 2005 and managed him for two seasons before the forward moved on to...

Bent hopes Fulham can revive his England hopes

Darren Bent is hoping that a successful loan spell with Fulham could revive his England career in time for him to secure a spot in Roy Hodgson’s World Cup squad. In a frank interview with the Daily Telegraph, Bent admits that this summer has been one of the...