Fulop tells Steve Bruce: You don't need Portsmouth goalkeeper James

18 November 2009 12:09
Marton Fulop is determined to make the most of Craig Gordon's latest bout of injury misery as he attempts to establish himself as Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper. [LNB]The 26-year-old Hungary international, who impressed during an extended run in the team last season, has been a frustrated bystander for much of the current campaign following the £9million man's return to fitness and form. [LNB]However, having seen the Scotland international ruled out for up to three months by the broken arm he suffered in a collision with Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, Fulop is now ready to stake his claim against Arsenal on Saturday. [LNB] Write caption here[LNB]Fulop said: 'I don't think the manager has decided yet who his number one is.  The more games you get, the more chances you get to impress, and I hope we get a good result against Arsenal now and I can play my part. [LNB]'I definitely don't think the manager needs to bring in a new goalkeeper. [LNB]On the wanted list: Pompey's David James [LNB]'Sunderland have three good goalkeepers, I include Trevor Carson as well, Craig is Scotland's number one and a very good goalkeeper, and I am an international as well. [LNB]'All three of us want to prove to him that there is no need to sign another goalkeeper.'[LNB]Bruce has been considering his options since Gordon's injury and has been linked with Portsmouth's David James. [LNB]However Fulop, who lost his place last season because of a troublesome heel problem, is hoping to prove he is the man for Bruce after spending too much time for his own liking on the sidelines. [LNB]He said: 'It's not nice. You are here to play.  As a foreign player you miss your family, but if you're playing it doesn't hurt quite so much. [LNB]'I have never been someone who is willing to sit on the bench and pick up my wages. That would be easy money but I have always wanted to work hard and to prove to my family, my friends and my team-mates that I'm a good goalkeeper. [LNB]'I think in the long-term that attitude brings you rewards. You will get what you deserve.'[LNB] VIDEO SPECIAL: Liverpool boys on film as Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard star in comedy ripping 'drunk' Sir Alex Ferguson and 'rat' Gary NevilleChelsea in sight of record £50m deal for Atletico Madrid star Sergio AgueroBruce lines up £5m switch to take Boro defender Wheater to SunderlandSUNDERLAND FC

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