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Defender Chris Baird has backed Fulham to bounce back from recent disappointments and move away from the lower reaches of the Premier League table. The Cottagers have failed to win any of their last seven league games and find themselves languishing in the relegation places heading into the latest international break. Last weekend Fulham went down 2-0 at home to Portsmouth, but Baird believes... [more»]

Defender Chris Baird has backed new club Fulham to improve on last season's disappointing Premier League showing, following his arrival at Craven Cottage. The 25-year-old completed a £3million move from Southampton on Thursday and will be reunited with former Northern Ireland international boss Lawrie Sanchez at the London club. Baird believes Sanchez's other moves in the transfer market -... [more»]

Fulham have beaten off competition from Sunderland to clinch the £3million signing of Northern Ireland defender Chris Baird from Southampton. The 25-year-old, who can play at right-back of centre-half, has agreed a four-year contract at Craven Cottage, having been reported to be close to agreeing a switch to Sunderland last week. Manager Lawrie Sanchez told the club's official website: "I'm... [more»]

Southampton manager George Burley has revealed the ball is in Chris Baird's court over his proposed move to Sunderland. The Saints have agreed a £3million fee for the Northern Ireland defender with the Premier League club and Burley is awaiting further developments. Baird, who was named Southampton's Player of the Season last term, handed in a transfer request at the Championship club last... [more»]

Southampton defender Chris Baird has handed in a transfer request amid speculation that he is wanted by Fulham. Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez reportedly tabled a £2.5million bid for the Northern Ireland international last week which was turned down by the Saints. But the 25-year-old is believed to be unhappy with the Championship club's stance and has asked to leave St Mary's. A statement on... [more»]