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Jol hits back at Pardew for comments on Darren Bent

30 August 2013 - 14:36

<strong>Fulham boss Martin Jol has responded to Alan Pardew's claim that Aston Villa striker Darren Bent opted for Craven Cottage as it was a 'safer option'.</strong>

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The Newcastle United manager took a swipe at the England international by claiming the striker was not prepared to face the pressure at St. James' Park and hence chose to join Fulham.&nbsp;<br />

Jol was quick to respond to the claims and dismissed Pardew's suggestions completely.<br />

According to the London Evening Standard, Fulham manager Jol said: "I really do not know what he [Alan Pardew] means.<br />

"I feel he probably made the right decision because he knows that he is in our plans and that means he will play a lot of games.<br />

"He knows he is an important part of my squad - otherwise I think he would have gone to Newcastle.<br />

He added: "He was eager to play and eager to start [last weekend]. He joined us late but his fitness looks good and he is ready to start."

Written by Prateek Sarkar