Source: Daily_Mail
Andy Johnson wants Fulham stay
Andrew Johnson wants to extend his contract with Fulham past the end of the season.[LNB] The 30-year-old was the Cottagers' standout performer in the midweek Europa League defeat of Odense in Denmark.[LNB] Johnson netted both goals in the 2-0 victory, leading to praise from manager Martin Jol. [LNB] Handy Andy: Johnson is keen to sign a new deal with Fulham [LNB]The Dutchman also revealed after the game that Johnson has turned down a new two-year deal with the club, but the striker insists he wants to remain at Craven Cottage past the expiration of his current deal next summer. [LNB]'Of course I want to stay at Fulham,' he said. 'I think all you've got to do is look at my performance against Odense. [LNB]'You're asking a player whether he wants to stay at the club but you've just got to look at what I've done on the pitch. [LNB] Is this the way to a new deal? Johnson scored a double in Fulham's win [LNB]'The work ethic I put in week in, week out when I play and when I come on as a sub. 'I want to stay but that will take care of itself in time. [LNB]'I've been in talks with the club for a while but it has been a busy period.[LNB]'We've just come out of the transfer window, we've had new players settling in so it is something that is ongoing but hopefully it will get resolved.'[LNB] Johnson's brace was the catalyst to Fulham ending an eight-game winless streak that stretched back to mid-August. The poor run of form sees them lie 17th in the Barclays Premier League, although the former Everton striker insists the squad have remained confident throughout. [LNB] Heads, I win: But Fulham are struggling for form in the Premier League [LNB]'We've got an experienced team, experienced lads so we always knew that it was going to change sooner or later,' he said. [LNB]'We know we have been playing well enough it is just getting that bit of luck in front of goal. [LNB]'We got that against Odense and could have had a few more. [LNB]'The team is creating a lot of chances so we've just got to keep it tight at the back and keep stepping it up at the top. [LNB]'We're delighted with that win and I am delighted with the two goals as well.'[LNB] The striker's performance at the Odense Stadion has strengthened his call for a starting berth against QPR on Sunday Johnson has now netted six goals in nine Europa League games but insists team success is more important than personal glory. [LNB]'All I can do is keep working hard in training day in, day out,' he added. [LNB]'When I am selected and called upon I do the best I can. [LNB]'I like to think I did that against Odense and I was delighted with two goals, more so with the second one. [LNB]'But it was a great team performance away from home. [LNB]'We showed great character and, like I say, we've not won in a while so it is really important going into Sunday's game with a win under out belt.' [LNB] FULHAM v QPR: Zamora and Dembele back in the frame for west London derbyOdense 0 Fulham 2: Johnson's two good to divorce, claims Jol Hangeland expecting stern test on Denmark reunion as Fulham travel to Odenese
