Hull City have confirmed that record signing Jimmy Bullard will miss the rest of the season through injury. Bullard has a cartilage tear and damage to his anterior cruciate ligament. It is not clear how long will be required but Bullard definitely will not return this season.
Bullard signed for Hull on a four-and-a-half year deal in January for a £5m fee. ullard left Fulham with 16 months remaining on his contract, but having sought and failed to agree improved terms and an extension.
Bullard spent 18 of his 31 months on the sidelines at Fulham with a cruciate knee ligament injury.
The news will come as a blow to Hull City supporters, who after a flying start to the season have been faltering and are slowly dropping into the danger area of a very competitive league table.
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Barnes To Fulham On Loan
31 Jan 2009
Fulham have secured the services of promising youngster Giles Barnes on loan until the end the season. Fulham will look to make the deal permanent in the summer.
Giles Barnes has showed tremendous promise for Derby, and will be happy to have the opportunity to show off his talents in the Premier League. Barnes recently got two goals at Old Trafford, after coming off the bench in the League Cup Semi Final, Second Leg.
Derby fans posted the below tribute on to you tube. If Fulham fans don't know much about Barnes, this should whet their appetites.
Fulham have also been today linked with a move for Inter Milans Olivier Dacourt. Dacourt has only played 15 minutes under Jose Mourinho and is expected to be allowed to move on loan.
Fulham Accept Offer From Hull For Jimmy Bullard
22 Jan 2009
SkySports.com is reporting that Hull have had an offer of £5m accepted by Fulham for Jimmy Bullard.
Tottenham, Middlesbrough and Sunderland have all been monitoring Bullards situation who is after an improved contract from the Cottagers, despite having 18months left to run.
Updated 19:31 with link to article.
