Have We Found A Better Manager Than Hodgson? - Vote Now

[White Noise]

A Great Job

Monday 4th October 2010


Share Mark Hughes believes the quality of Fulham's performances on the road will soon see the Whites claiming all three points away from home.

Hughes' side were unfortunate not have secured an away win at Upton Park last weekend with West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green the star of the show for the Hammers.

Fulham's positive, attacking approach is the reason behind the Club's impressive unbeaten League record that will stand them in good stead this season, according to Hughes.

"Away from home we're trying to be positive," Hughes told fulhamfc.com. "Obviously it's frustrating to get the draws but it's only a matter of time, considering the quality we're producing, that we turn those draws into three point victories.

"The draws are frustrating. On Saturday against West Ham we certainly did enough to win the game. We're not setting up to get men behind the ball and frustrate teams – we're attack minded and trying to break the lines to cause the opposition problems.

"That's why we're unbeaten - because we're positive. It's only Manchester United and ourselves that remain unbeaten. There have been some games were we've rode our luck and got draws but there have also been games that we've left frustrated because we should have taken three points."

Hughes has made an impressive start to life at Fulham and is clearly enjoying a new managerial challenge following his tenure at Manchester City.  

"I'm really pleased with my decision to come to Fulham," said Hughes. "I think a lot of people don't realise what a good Club Fulham is and the talent that exists – not just in the Team but in the people that surround the Club as well. I've been really surprised by that level of quality and that makes my job less stressful in terms of how you spread your energy.

"I got bogged down for 12-14 months in my job with Manchester City with things that were away from the actual football field. That can change your focus but at Fulham everything is set up to allow me to prepare the Team in the best possible way. It's a great job."
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[fulhamwannabe]

certainly yes,the only reason forme is simple:sparky has played the game at the highest level,whereas woy has'nt even managed at the highest level(before coming to ffc that is  :dft012:)

[SmithyFFC]

In my opinion, No. Simply because Roy is a vastly experienced manager who has managed all over europe and has been successful in many different countries.

Hughes did very well for Blackburn, and wasn't given the time he needed at City.

Could he be a better manager than Hodgson? One day, Yes.

[WhiteJC]

its a bit too early, after the next transfer window would be about right. However so far its very encouraging  :045:

[fulhamwannabe]

what clubs has roy managed?

[LBNo11]

...just to be obtuse I would ask who would you rather we have in charge at Fulham this season - our former manager or Mr Hughes..?

[fulhamwannabe]

...just to be obtuse I would ask who would you rather we have in charge at Fulham this season - our former manager or Mr Hughes..?

it's the same question,them who voted yes,would answer sparky,and them who voted no would want woy back,innit?

[LBNo11]

what clubs has roy managed?

...amongst others our former manager has managed:-

Bristol City
Halmstad
Malmo
Inter Milan
Blackburn Rovers
Grasshopper
Udinese
Viking

as well as the Switczerland, UAE and Finland International squads.

PS: I think my question is not the same...[/b]

[Burt]

Too early to tell, but so far so good.

In particular its encouraging that our performances away from the Cottage seem to be getting more competitive.

[fulhamwannabe]

a part from his 2 year spell at inter,his cv is not that glorious is it?

[Jimpav]

a part from his 2 year spell at inter,his cv is not that glorious is it?

His list of achievements is though

[SuffolkWhite]

It's too early to tell, I start taking the league table seriously after 10 games.

I like what I see though and think Sparky has something to offer in an attacking sense, and when he gets some forwards back who knows what we could do.
Good start though.

[FatFreddysCat]

...just to be obtuse I would ask who would you rather we have in charge at Fulham this season - our former manager or Mr Hughes..?

I voted for to early to say, but i certainly wouldn't take Woy back over Sparky now.

[Jimpav]

If you asked me 3 months ago I would have said Woy but Sparky's doing a good job and seems to fit in.

Ask me at the end of the season though.

[vagrant]

a part from his 2 year spell at inter,his cv is not that glorious is it?

His list of achievements is though

What achievements ???  He's not won anything.....

[finnster01]

a part from his 2 year spell at inter,his cv is not that glorious is it?

His list of achievements is though

What achievements ???  He's not won anything.....

Other than winning the Swedish League and cup a bunch of times, the Danish one as well, and reached the UEFA Cup final as well as last years Europa League, the great escape etc., I guess he hasn't done much at all...

Mark Hughes on the other hand has won...ehremm bugger all  :dft012:

[HatterDon]

I don't think Hughes could have saved us from relegation post-Sanchez. Having said that, I think Hughes could have done a better job at Anfield than Roy is now doing. Horses for courses.



I'm very happy we have Hughes, although he's a pain in the ass for me when I'm writing about our performances. Hodgson didn't have the last name of our center back or the first name of our goalkeeper, so I didn't have to use a stupid name like "MarkyMark" for him.  :028:

[cebu]

I'm in the "too early to tell" camp, but am not displeased so far. I'd want to see the whole season before passing judgement, but at the moment see no reason for pessimism.

Slightly off topic - I wonder if Manc fans would have preferred Sparky to Mancini.

[Steve_orino]

I'm in the "too early to tell" camp, but am not displeased so far. I'd want to see the whole season before passing judgement, but at the moment see no reason for pessimism.

Couldn't have said it better.

Of course, if we're 4-0-6 after 10 games, I reserve the right to change my vote  :015:

[Lighthouse]

Far too early. But are we better to watch? Yes we are. Is Sparky saying the right things? Yes. Would Roy have tried to win matches or given players a chance or played the same team week in week out and would he have played early subs?

But yes I would prefer Sparky to manage us this year. Not sure where Roy was going with the team.

Roy is always and rightly  praised for saving us from relegation. But that is more down to the miracle of the escape than any slow improvement in the side.

However, fact is Roy taught me one thing. Never believe a Manager will not turn his back on Fulham if something better comes along. Roy was no genteleman just a jobbing manager. Sparky no doubt will be the same.