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Hodgson upbeat about Bullard

17 Jan 2009 - 10:53:13

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Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is still hopeful that Jimmy Bullard will remain with the club, after Bolton Wanderers cooled their interest in the midfielder.

The 30-year-old was the subject of a £5million bid from the Trotters earlier in the week, but that deal now seems to be dead, with no other interest in Bullard forthcoming.

Hodgson said: "We've heard nothing about Jimmy recently. I don't know what Bolton are doing.

"They spoke to me and our chief executive Alistair Mackintosh some days ago.

"They made an inquiry for the player, were told our valuation for him and they offered something considerably less.

"If they're not interested, they're not interested. Bolton made that inquiry, but that's it so far.

"If they're not pursuing the matter then that's good news, because it means we can keep him.

"Nothing will bother me about Jimmy until the day comes when we face losing him. It's all speculation right now.

"I'm still hopeful that the window will pass and that Jimmy will still be here and I think talks are still ongoing over his new contract."