Meulensteen: Berbatov was rested

Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen insists star striker Dimitar Berbatov was rested for Fulham’s 1-1 FA Cup draw at Norwich. The Bulgarian’s absence at Carrow Road increased speculation about his future, despite Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger appearing to rule...

Berbatov punishes Nolan’s moment of madness

  The returning Dimitar Berbatov might have scored Fulham’s winner in the critical relegation six-pointer at Craven Cottage this afternoon – but Rene Meulensteen probably owes West Ham captain Kevin Nolan a debt of gratitude. Sam Allardyce has already...

Berbatov braced for late fitness test

Fulham are hopeful that Dimitar Berbatov will pass a fitness test tomorrow and play a part in their trip to Hull City. The Bulgarian striker has missed their last two games after injuring his groin in training and head coach Rene Meulensteen has used Adel Taraabt as a...

Meulensteen: Berbatov will stay

Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen is confident he has persuaded Dimitar Berbatov to stay at Fulham beyond the January transfer window. The Bulgarian’s agent Emil Dantchev revealed earlier this month his client was not happy at the club and that he wanted to leave....

Meulensteen believes Berbatov is key

Rene Meulensteen insists Dimitar Berbatov is key to Fulham climbing up the Premier League table. Berbatov’s agent has claimed the Fulham striker is unhappy at Craven Cottage and the suggestion was that he would look for a move in the January transfer window. But...