Source: SKY_Sports
Duff made right move
Fulham new boy Damien Duff believes his switch from Newcastle to Craven Cottage benefited both parties.
The Republic of Ireland international completed a £4million move to the Cottagers on Tuesday.
Having tasted relegation with Newcastle last season, Duff was expected to be among those heading for the St James' Park exits this summer.
He has expressed his delight at being awarded an immediate return to the Premier League, while he feels the Magpies will be pleased to have demanded a sizeable fee for his services.
"It's been a tough three years there and obviously it was very sad and unfortunate the way it turned out in the end, getting relegated," Duff told Sky Sports News.
"That was hard to take. But I think it was best for both parties in the end for me to move on."
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is delighted to have landed Duff's services, with the experienced coach set to work with the Irishman for a second time.
Duff was a talented youngster on the books of Blackburn when Hodgson took in a short spell at Ewood Park and he admits he always knew the winger had the potential to be a success at the very highest level.
"He made his debut, actually, before I came to the club. I think he made his debut under Ray Harford and Kenny (Dalglish) was, I think, the one who brought him over as a youngster from Ireland," he said.
"But you could see from an early age, when he was about 17, that this was a player with exceptional talent, and obviously he has gone on to play 70-odd games for Ireland and 400-odd in the Premier League."
Hodgson has also hinted that Duff may not be the final addition to his squad during the summer transfer window.
"There could be," he said when asked if further arrivals are possible.
"We haven't necessarily given up. We could add one or maybe two more players.
"I don't think we want to add any more than that because the squad is coming towards the kind of size I hoped it would be. But we have got another 12/13 days, so we will see what happens."
