Jol: I’m over Pogrebnyak departure

Martin Jol claims he is now glad Pavel Pogrebnyak quit Fulham. The big Russian striker was an instant hit during a four-month loan spell at Fulham last season before he joined Reading. Pogrebnyak, 28, will line up against his old boss for the first time tomorrow since...

Reading offered more money, says Pogrebnyak’s agent

Pavel Pogrebnyak would love to have stayed at Fulham, but the club were unwilling to match the sky-high wages offered by Premier League newcomers Reading, according to his agent. The 28-year-old Russian, who underwent a medical at the Madejski Stadium this week, made...

Reading set to sign Pogrebnyak

Reading’s capture of Russian striker Pavel Pogrebnyak on a free transfer is close to being done, according to the club’s director of football Nick Hammond. Various reports earlier this week suggested that the Royals were closing on the frontman and Hammond...

Pogrebnyak poised to join Reading

Reading appear to have won the race for the signature of Pavel Pogrebnyak. The Premier League new boys have reportedly agreed a four-year deal worth more than £6m with the the Russia striker. The 28-year-old will pocket £30,000 a week after the Royals, who are funded...

Trust In Jol

Before I start my article, I would like to dedicate this to Finn Christensen. Finn was a regular poster on the Friends of Fulham forum, and he died last Saturday from a heart attack. His passion for Fulham was remarkable, and his views were always interesting and...