Jermaine Defoe

MUM'S THE WORD FOR DEFOE


01/07/17

Jermain Defoe admitted his mind was made up about a return to Bournemouth when he saw his mother's reaction.

The 34-year-old scored 19 goals, including in a club record 10 successive matches, during his previous spell at the then third-tier club on loan from West Ham United in 2000/2001.

"When this opportunity came around, as soon as I looked at my mum I just knew. She was so excited," said Defoe, who joined on a free transfer after Sunderland's relegation from the Premier League.
"We always hoped at some point later on down the line that I would get an opportunity to represent this club again.

"They didn't really have to sell the club to me. It's a unique situation with me being at the club before. It's where I made my name. It's special for me and my family. My mum and dad came to every home game."

As far as I'm concerned the guy deserves a knight hood and could go anywhere - just seen a pic of him hugging little Bradley as he's gone down hill - guys a legend

As far as I'm concerned the guy deserves a knight hood and could go anywhere - just seen a pic of him hugging little Bradley as he's gone down hill - guys a legend