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Former Ghana star Paintsil explains why he scored own goals at Fulham

Former Ghana international John Paintsil has made a stark revelation about his time with English Premier League side Fulham.

The defender joined the Cottagers in 2008 after a two-year stay with West Ham United.

His last season at the club, though, would linger long in the minds of many after he scored a succession of own goals.

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“When I joined Fulham in 2008 I was supposed to seal a four-year permanent deal with them but unfortunately for me, Roy Hodgson who brought me to the club left immediately after the 2010 World Cup," “Paintsil told Kasapa FM.