Wouldn't it make sense if Mark Hughes signs the new contract now?

[finnster01]

Before all the players go on a short vacation? At least you would think knowing who your boss is going to be would be advantageous before the shopping window opens. I don't think MAF wants another last minute thing again after the way Roy left us in a heap. At least I hope not.

Hate to see a lot of gamesmanship whether from MAF or Sparky. Get the job done. Fulham deserves it.

[sipwell]

I thought you wanted him to be sacked. What happened, mr. weathervane? :P :P :P

[finnster01]

Maybe I still do.

[Scrumpy]

Word on the street, rumour has it, that they're working pretty hard to get this done and dusted over the next week or so.

[AlFayedsChequebook]

If he doesn't sign, bring in Ancelotti!

[sipwell]

If he doesn't sign, bring in Ancelotti!

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[elgreenio]

has to be looked at in a transfer sense, who is going to want to come into a club and sign a 3 or 4 year deal knowing that the manager who wanted them is only nailed on for 1 more year. Wouldn't expect any players to come in whilst his future is uncertain

[clint23]

If he doesn't sign, bring in Ancelotti!

That would be brilliant

[AlFayedsChequebook]

If he doesn't sign, bring in Ancelotti!

:58:

Ancelotti has said he wants to stay in England and has also said that he would consider a smaller team.

[jarv]

Stability is the word. The more which can be done to achieve this, the better! :54:

[sipwell]

If he doesn't sign, bring in Ancelotti!

:58:

Ancelotti has said he wants to stay in England and has also said that he would consider a smaller team.

That doesn't mean I have to like the idea. Ancelotti has only managed teams where he would be able to compete for a top position (given the reputation of the club or the money at his disposal). I sincerely believe that managing a club with wealth (in players and money) is different than managing a club with players which aren't all superb like (let's admit it) Fulham.

[AlFayedsChequebook]

If he doesn't sign, bring in Ancelotti!

:58:

Ancelotti has said he wants to stay in England and has also said that he would consider a smaller team.

That doesn't mean I have to like the idea. Ancelotti has only managed teams where he would be able to compete for a top position (given the reputation of the club or the money at his disposal). I sincerely believe that managing a club with wealth (in players and money) is different than managing a club with players which aren't all superb like (let's admit it) Fulham.

His first job was at Reggiana (a Serie B team) who he guided to promotion before moving to Parma the following season.

Parma are not a huge club either (although he did get substantial backing)

He might not do so well at Fulham, but I would counter that he could do equally well with the side as Mark Hughes could given the same budget. Ancelotti is a class coach and a winner you cannot doubt that.

[clint23]

C'mon, we all know that Ancelotti is a brilliant manager, and he is better than Hughes at the moment.

[FatFreddysCat]

C'mon, we all know that Ancelotti is a brilliant manager, and he is better than Hughes at the moment.

At the moment i wouldn't swap Hughes for any other manager, not even the Special 1

[HatterDon]

C'mon, we all know that Ancelotti is a brilliant manager, and he is better than Hughes at the moment.

At the moment i wouldn't swap Hughes for any other manager, not even the Special 1

word to yer muvva!  :54: