Vassell makes City vow

Striker aiming to prove himself

By Peter O'Rourke   Last updated: 2nd November 2007

Darius Vassell

Vassell: Determined

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Darius Vassell is determined to fight for his future and prove himself at Manchester City.

The former Aston Villa man came close to leaving City in the summer with Besiktas and Derby both expressing an interest in signing him.

Vassell remained at City and he made his third appearance of the season in Wednesday's Carling Cup win at Bolton.

The 27-year-old is determined to build on his showing against Bolton and prove himself to the club's fans.

Make a mark

"I'm coming to the age where you have got to think about your future, but I always said that coming to City was a big decision for me," Vassell told the club's official website.

"I really want to make a mark here, I don't think I've done that yet but I still have time.

"I'm going to fight to do that, it's a big challenge to get in the team here and stay in it rather than to go somewhere else and play more. I think I've got a bigger challenge staying here, but I'm not afraid of that.

"I feel I have always been given a fair crack of the whip when I've been fit and hopefully I can build on that.

"When the opportunity has arisen, the manager has given everyone a good chance and we are all grateful for that.

"Everyone is fighting for their places. That is the way it should be in a successful team."