http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hughes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hughes)
Quite an interesting read. Has done pretty well in all jobs he's taken on especially considering his limited amount of managerial experience. Also took Blackburn to Europe and got them into the top 10 on a regular basis. Also goes to state his transfer history which to me looks impressive.
He bought David Bentley for £500,000 to Blackburn... amongst others.
Plus a very fulhamish moment against Arsene Wenger -
Hughes vs Wenger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qXl9iPrf8c#)
And another great find -
Mark Hughes shows Roque Santa Cruz how it's done!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ70eBxi8mM&feature=related#ws)
A player we might see at Fulham in the new campaign? Roque?
Hughes:-
Great international career, nearly took Wales to Euro 2008, lost playoff to cheating druggy russians (1-0 loss over 2 legs) and had 2 wins over Italy in the group (my old favourite football memory before last season)
Did well with Blackburn taking them to Europe, got the short shrift with impatient overexpectant City board.
Hodgson: -
Great international career, nearly took Finland to World Cup 2010, led Switzerland to Euro 1996
Did well with Blackburn taking them to Europe, got the short shrift from player selling impatient board
Hodgson clearly is more hard headed and ruthless than he appears. Also, as we all know, he favours dour, defensive, safety first football.
Hughes was seriously successful at Blackburn. I'd be happy if he replicated that with us. He won't play less attractive football than Hodgson although it will likely be more robust.
Agreed , I'd be happy to see Hughes in post and was my choice at the outset.... not sure we can afford or suit a super big name manager.
Mark may be happy to hang his hat at Fulham for a few years......
