Three years ago today the Club confirmed the appointment of Mark Hughes as our new Manager on a two year contract. And coincidentally his first game in charge was a friendly against Werder Bremen. His statement on 29th July 2010 was: “I am happy to have joined Fulham following much speculation regarding the appointment of a new Manager. I have discussed my aspirations with both the Chairman and Alistair Mackintosh and believe that we are aligned in our aims for what can realistically be achieved here. 'I am joining on the back of two of the most successful seasons in the Club's history, and that in itself brings with it the challenges of expectation and ambition. I am confident that with some additions to the squad, hard work and commitment, we can move this Club forward in the right direction. 'I hope the Fulham fans will enjoy some special times during this season's campaign and we will work hard to achieve that. I'm looking forward to working with the squad as soon as possible, and in making sure the on-pitch preparations are complete before the first competitive ball is kicked in August.” please log in to view this image And of course less than a year later he made another statement: ” "As a young, ambitious manager I wish to move on to further my experiences."
