HULL CITY: Jimmy's in no rush to leave – unless it's for regular football
JIMMY Bullard is not actively seeking to leave Hull City, the Mail understands.
And the 31-year-old doesn't even have an agent to hunt for a new club – despite City making no secret of their desire to off-load their biggest earner.
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Jimmy Bullard
Having dispensed with the services of representative Andy Evans shortly after his £5m switch from Fulham, Bullard now represents his own interests.
But that means Adam Pearson, City's head of football operations, is working on his own in a bid negotiate an exit for the £45,000-a-week play-maker.
However, a close friend of Bullard has revealed he will not be forced out of the KC Stadium – unless it is to join a club where he will play regularly.
"Jimmy is happy at Hull and he has never asked to leave," the source told the Mail.
"If you asked me if he'll be there next season, I'd have to say no. But he will not go to any club just because Hull have managed to get them to take over his contract.
"He only wants to go to a side where he can play regular football and forget about all the talk surrounding his wages."
According to reports north of the border, Celtic are the latest club to show a firm interest in the ex-Wigan man.
Keen to take him on a season-long loan deal, the Buoys' interest would depend on Neil Lennon being handed the managerial role on a full-time basis at Parkhead.
When asked about a possible move for Bullard after his side's 2-0 friendly win over German side St Pauli on Tuesday night, Lennon said: "I know nothing about that. Not a clue."
Newcastle are also believed to have made a very tentative enquiry, along with Bolton, who were in talks with him before his switch to City.
But the Mail understands that no firm offers have been received from any club.
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by Alec, Hull
Thursday, May 27 2010, 4:11AM
“TonyM, Hull, Like I said the other day to you Brown will not be back at the club.”
by Rocker, Cottingham
Wednesday, May 26 2010, 3:07PM
“TonyM,Hull. my comments are nowhere near wide of the mark.
all that bartlett has done is try and cover his massive tracks.
its his mess thanks to duffer anyway. Pearson is a football man and is quite rightkly in the role he knows best. one thing is for certain. nobody else will be sold on the cheap UNLIKE what duffer did with Turner. for that act alone duffer should be horse whipped in public,. also i dont think it was AP who placed PB in the garden for the last 9 games. bartlett and the board panicked. AP was simply
doing bartletts dirty work. there is only AP at the club who knows what he is doing. god help the club if he goes. IN ADAM ALL TRUE HULL CITY FANS TRUST. UTT”
by Oedipus Tex, McKinney, Texas, USA
Wednesday, May 26 2010, 12:51AM
“Personally, I hope Jimmy boy stays with the club and leads them back to Premier League football in a years time.”
by Brant Tiger, Hull
Monday, May 24 2010, 7:33PM
“Bolton Wanderers have confirmed they have no interest in Bullard, having other players in his position with similar skills. Wigan & Fulham do not want him. Blackpool have more financial sense. Top clubs - Man U, Man C, Arsenal, Chelsea not interested. We are running out of options.
Are there any clubs in Europe or America who would take him on loan and pick up his wages?”
by Alec, Hull
Monday, May 24 2010, 7:23PM
“TonyM, Hull, You believe what you read in the papers if it keeps you happy, however let me assure you that neither will be back at the club.”