Gecov relishing Premier test

10 August 2011 10:59
Fulham new boy Marcel Gecov has vowed to meet the physical challenge of the Premier League head on.[LNB] The 23-year-old Czech arrived on a two-year deal from Slovan Liberec for an undisclosed fee - and comes with a reputation for aggression.[LNB]Gecov said: "The Premier League was always my goal - it suits my style and I turned down clubs in Germany and Holland to come here. [LNB]"I'm a hard worker and I like a fast game, and yes I like to tackle - to get stuck in - as you say.[LNB]"In my country, they say the red ants always attack the black ants, so maybe there's some truth in the idea of ginger-haired players being aggressive."[LNB]Gecov, who began his career at Slavia Prague, was named in the team of the tournament at the European Under-21 Championships this summer.

Source: Team_Talk