Hodgson: We can stay up
13 Jan 2008 - 10:29:03
Roy Hodgson believes he can still save Fulham from the drop if he can lure the right players to the club in the transfer window.
The Cottagers lost more ground in the race to avoid relegation after throwing away a lead to lose 2-1 at West Ham United on Saturday.
Fulham are now five points adrift of safety, but the newly-installed manager is refusing to contemplate the club losing their top-flight status.
Hodgson has already seen a £4million bid for Watford striker Marlon King rejected as he looks to add some height and goals to his mis-firing squad.
"There are enough games left. It will not be easy but it won't be easy for many of the other teams around the relegation zone either. I believe we can do it," he said.
"We had chances at the end and it was difficult to see a point disappear.
"I can't complain about the discipline, the work rate and the effort but the balance in our team is not right at the moment.
"We will have to work hard to bring those types of players in."