Coleman: Diop has become team player

By PA Sport  October 01, 2006
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When Bouba first turned up, I used to get really frustrated and angry with him....
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Chris Coleman believes midfield enforcer Papa Bouba Diop is beginning to look the finished article after overcoming an indisciplined start to his Fulham career.Diop has produced some towering performances since his arrival from Lens in July 2004 and at £1million he is viewed as a bargain signing. But behind the scenes Cottagers boss Coleman had trouble integrating the 28-year-old. Now, however, Diop´s individual streak has been curbed and Coleman insists Fulham are reaping the benefits.He said: "When Bouba first turned up, I used to get really frustrated and angry with him. I used to go nuts at him, although I don´t think he understood what I was shouting at him. Now we see a more integrated team performance from him. He wasn´t such a team player when he came but he is now."

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