I’m over my injury troubles, says Damien Duff

David Smith11 April 2012

Damien Duff has dismissed concerns about his fitness as he looked forward to reviving his career with Fulham.

The Republic of Ireland midfielder has joined in a £4million move from Newcastle, where his three-year stay was affected by injury.

But he said: "I'm grand. My last proper injury was two and a half years ago with a badly broken foot and I've only had a couple of niggles since."

Newcastle were relegated from the Premier League in May and Duff admitted his time at the club was his hardest in football .

"I gave it my all but for whatever reason it didn't work out," he said. "I didn't really enjoy my football up there."

The 30-year-old decided to join Fulham because he was eager to play again for boss Roy Hodgson.

"It was a no brainer coming to Fulham once I heard of their interest," he said. "I worked with Mr Hodgson 12 or so years ago at Blackburn and he's top notch. It's always shocked me he hasn't got a mention to be England manager."

Hodgson confirmed his club are in talks with West Brom over a £4m bid for midfielder Jonathan Greening.

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