Fulham coach Hodgson says Zamora was influential in 2-0 win against Hull City
Fulham coach Hodgson says Zamora was influential in 2-0 win against Hull City
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Diomansy Kamara of Fulham celebrates after scoring the second goal during their Premier League match against Hull City at Craven Cottage in London yesterday. Fulham won 2-0. pics/Getty Images |
Hull held talks with the 28-year-old, who has hit the target only eight times in 51 appearances for Fulham, before opting to stay and fight for his place at the club.
"It was nice to see Bobby score a goal. His all-round play was good as usual and he made yet another goal tonight," said Hodgson.
"We allowed Bobby to talk to Hull but at the same time I made it clear to him that we felt we could still get a lot from him.
"His partnership with Andy Johnson was very important in us finishing seventh last year.
"More goals is what Bobby wants, but I want results. I'd take it if we were to win every game 1-0 without Zamora scoring once.
"But tonight he scored one, made one and forced three or four good saves. If he carries on like that he'll score goals.
"With him it's not just about scoring, he's also an important target and feature of our attacking play. I'm glad he stayed."
Johnson was omitted from Fulham's line-up after losing his fitness battle against a shoulder injury and is a doubt for Thursday's Europa League clash with Roma.
"Andy came back earlier from the injury that he sustained against Amkar Perm in August than perhaps he should have done," said Hodgson.
"He's probably been carrying something in the shoulder that has caused a slight problem in his groin on the other side.
"We were confident on Wednesday last week he'd be fit to play. He's not far away but he's not 100 per cent."
Former Fulham favourite Jimmy Bullard endured a torrid return to Craven Cottage following his u00c2u00a35million move north in January.
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