Hughes New Fulham Manager

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It won't surprise some to know I'd take Crouch back without a moment's thought.

i really am not sure how i feel about crouch .

really not sure.

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Mr Fayed

Mohamed Al Fayed has accused former manager Roy Hodgson of "taking advantage" of Fulham - but has forgiven him for joining Liverpool.

Hodgson quit Fulham after two and a half years in charge last month, having been hailed as the greatest manager in their history.

He was succeeded last week by Mark Hughes, who was officially unveiled this afternoon.

Al Fayed unexpectedly interrupted today's press conference, saying of the new appointment: "He inherited a great team which had fantastic results but unfortunately this guy (Hodgson), after we put him where he is now, he took advantage and left us. But good luck to him, good luck to Liverpool."

Al Fayed added of Hughes: "He is a nice guy. He is much better looking and I am sure that he will do a great job.

"I am sure that there will be no complications. We have a great managing director and chief executive and we're happy to have someone like Mark in place."

And in what Hughes will hope was tongue in cheek, Al Fayed said: "I'm sure this guy can get us to the championship."

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Al Fayed added of Hughes: "He is a nice guy. He is much better looking and I am sure that he will do a great job.