Pantsil Wants Out

Right back John Pantsil has gone out of his way to confirm rumours that he will indeed be leaving Craven Cottage at the end of the season.

The ex-West Ham defender found himself a home from home when Roy Hodgson signed him in 2008 as part of a deal that included the internationally accredited Bobby Zamora. Despite not breaking the million-pound mark, Pantsil quickly entered Hodgson's first team and subsequently held that place down.

However, following Roy Hodgson's departure from Fulham, the Ghana right-back fell out of form and therefore out of the side under new boss Mark Hughes. Chris Baird has instead been given an ever-present role in place of the want-away 29 year-old.

Speaking to kickoffghana.com, Pantsil said: "I haven't spoken about it before, but there is no future for me at Fulham. I know my agent is working hard to resolve the situation.

"I have made mistakes and I will be the first to admit, but to go from a first-team member to having to watch the game from the stands has been difficult to take."

In response, Mark Hughes failed to rule out a Summer move for Pantsil, simply claiming that 'many players' will be out of contract at the end of the season and fan favourite Pantsil will 'have to wait'.