YAKUBU BRUSHES OFF AGE DOUBTS

Yakubu says he will not allow doubts surrounding his age to affect his form after signing for Reading.

Reading striker Yakubu has brushed off renewed questions about his age after arriving at the Madejski Stadium on a free transfer.

The Nigerian - officially 32 years old - scored on debut in a 2-1 FA Cup victory over Derby County on Saturday, netting an 82nd-minute winner

Yakubu says he will not allow doubts surrounding his age to affect his form after signing for Reading.

Reading striker Yakubu has brushed off renewed questions about his age after arriving at the Madejski Stadium on a free transfer.

The Nigerian - officially 32 years old - scored on debut in a 2-1 FA Cup victory over Derby County on Saturday, netting an 82nd-minute winner.

Yakubu, though, has been plagued by doubts surrounding his age throughout his career, but insists he will not allow the issue to affect his form.

"You can see the way I play, so I am not talking about my age," he said. "It is normal. People can choose if they don't believe it, so it's up to them.

But for me I am just enjoying my football.

"The hunger is always there. When you play in England you always have the desire to play. You cannot hide here."

INFO

DERBY COUNTY

LDWWW

1 - 2

READING

WLWWD

Competition

FA Cup

Date

14 February 2015

Kick-off

16:00

Half-time

0 - 0

Full-time

1 - 2

Venue

iPro Stadium (Derby)

Attendance

21337

GOALS

	0 - 1	53' H. Robson-Kanu  (assist by S. Cox)
D. Bent 61' (assist by J. Lingard)	1 - 1
	1 - 2	82' Y. Aiyegbeni  (assist by H. Robson-Kanu)