Al Fayed criticises 'flop' Hughes

Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed has criticised former manager Mark Hughes, labelling him a “strange man” and a “flop”.

Al Fayed criticises 'flop' Hughes
Mon, 24 Oct, 2011 - 13:31

Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed has criticised former manager Mark Hughes, labelling him a “strange man” and a “flop”.

The former Manchester City boss was at the Craven Cottage helm last season but left in the summer, with speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at Aston Villa.

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