Hodgson Concerned About Barnes Signing

Last updated : 24 May 2009 By Sam
Barnes joined Fulham on loan from the Rams on loan in January but because of injuries he has been unable to play a single first team match leaving Hodgson with concerns about signing the 20-year-old winger on a permanent basis.

"If the worst happens and we have to inject him - then it's two weeks before he can play while the ankle settles down - and that would take us through to the end of the season," Hodgson told the Ealing Gazette.

"You say it might be cheaper to buy an injured player. But it would mean we would be taking a chance on somebody whom we haven't researched properly."

"Giles' body shape has changed enormously since he's been here. His body mass index is now very acceptable, and his attitude has been first class - he's just been terribly unlucky."