Mark Hughes

[The College Dropout]

Hughes scares me I tell you ... it could really go all pear shaped with him. I really hope we aren't seriously looking at him.

 

I'm not convinced we will play great football, and I am not sure he can really take us to the top.

 

Wait & see.

[Guest sicko2ndbest]

Soccerlens

 

Mark Hughes entered a rudderless club in disarray when Graeme Souness departed Ewood Park for Newcastle United early in the 2004-5 campaign. Indeed, Blackburn lay slumped without a win in 4 games when Hughes was appointed on September 15th. Instantly, he guided the Lancashire outfit to a win over Portsmouth. Yet he still had a ship to steady, but hitherto has masterminded and revived the club’s fortunes in much the same way he did with the Welsh international team in the years prior to arriving at Blackburn.

 

Initially, the emphasis was on stability. 4-0 capitulations at the hands of Middlesbrough and Chelsea indicated underlying problems, and Hughes had to wait over 2 months for his next win. 5 points from 24 followed but the form most notably of Paul Dickov helped Rovers to 4 consecutive draws before they won 2-0 at Craven Cottage in late November, and slowly but surely, the Blue and Whites turned a corner. They lost 3 of their final 12 matches of the season and safety was ensured.

 

The club’s latin motto translates as ‘by skill and hard work’, attributes one would associate with Hughes in his playing days, and he began to imprint them on his team. The following season Blackburn finished in 6th place and European football was ensured. The signing of Craig Bellamy was a masterstroke: a player notorious within the media for having a lot of baggage, the striker hit 17 goals under his old international manager with few problems, proving that Hughes, who learnt his trade under Sir Alex Ferguson as a player, showed he had picked up a thing or two with regards to discipline. Post Christmas 2005, they won 13 of their last 20 games and picked up the home scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

While the season after Blackburn had to rely on the Intertoto Cup as a European route following a respectable 10th placed finish, 1 defeat in the first 11 Premiership games in 2007-8 shows that Hughes is doing something right again.

 

He has turned Rovers around completely, moulding old fashioned grit with a plethora of attacking talent in the space of 3 years. In terms of signings, Hughes has frequently dipped into the market and found gems oozing with class, and nearly all have been exemplary finds for any aspiring manager at bargain prices; Benni McCarthy, brought in to replace Bellamy, hit 24 goals in all competitions last season while Christopher Samba has proved an absolute steal at £400,000 to complement Ryan Nelsen in defence, picked up on a free transfer.

 

There have been others; Hughes virtually acquired a new player when he reignited Morten Gamst Pedersen’s confidence on the left flank, while David Bentley, signed for around £3.5m from Arsenal, complements the Norwegian beautifully. The two wingers are a joy to watch, both capable of scoring, consistently landing the ball in the danger zone, a frequently devastating threat from set plays and generally wreaking havoc in and around opposing defences. The additions of Stephen Warnock and Roque Santa Cruz also look like excellent forays into the market.

 

It has already been noted that Harry Redknapp and David Moyes were astute enough to blood in young talent at their respective clubs, and Hughes is no exception to the rule. The way in which Matt Derbyshire burst onto the scene in the 2006-7 season has further reinforced the manager’s canny judgment. His relationship and popularity with the board and fans are first rate, and while he has been linked with a host of once vacant jobs, such as Tottenham recently and Manchester City through the Summer, his loyalty has been commendable. Surely, however, it can only be a matter of time before Hughes is destined for bigger things.

 

With all of the foreign managers we have seen in recent times it was suggested British management talent was a dying breed, yet these three Premiership bosses have proved this to be false.

 

My choice

 

[The College Dropout]

Soccerlens

 

Mark Hughes entered a rudderless club in disarray when Graeme Souness departed Ewood Park for Newcastle United early in the 2004-5 campaign. Indeed, Blackburn lay slumped without a win in 4 games when Hughes was appointed on September 15th. Instantly, he guided the Lancashire outfit to a win over Portsmouth. Yet he still had a ship to steady, but hitherto has masterminded and revived the club’s fortunes in much the same way he did with the Welsh international team in the years prior to arriving at Blackburn.

 

Initially, the emphasis was on stability. 4-0 capitulations at the hands of Middlesbrough and Chelsea indicated underlying problems, and Hughes had to wait over 2 months for his next win. 5 points from 24 followed but the form most notably of Paul Dickov helped Rovers to 4 consecutive draws before they won 2-0 at Craven Cottage in late November, and slowly but surely, the Blue and Whites turned a corner. They lost 3 of their final 12 matches of the season and safety was ensured.

 

The club’s latin motto translates as ‘by skill and hard work’, attributes one would associate with Hughes in his playing days, and he began to imprint them on his team. The following season Blackburn finished in 6th place and European football was ensured. The signing of Craig Bellamy was a masterstroke: a player notorious within the media for having a lot of baggage, the striker hit 17 goals under his old international manager with few problems, proving that Hughes, who learnt his trade under Sir Alex Ferguson as a player, showed he had picked up a thing or two with regards to discipline. Post Christmas 2005, they won 13 of their last 20 games and picked up the home scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

While the season after Blackburn had to rely on the Intertoto Cup as a European route following a respectable 10th placed finish, 1 defeat in the first 11 Premiership games in 2007-8 shows that Hughes is doing something right again.

 

He has turned Rovers around completely, moulding old fashioned grit with a plethora of attacking talent in the space of 3 years. In terms of signings, Hughes has frequently dipped into the market and found gems oozing with class, and nearly all have been exemplary finds for any aspiring manager at bargain prices; Benni McCarthy, brought in to replace Bellamy, hit 24 goals in all competitions last season while Christopher Samba has proved an absolute steal at £400,000 to complement Ryan Nelsen in defence, picked up on a free transfer.

 

There have been others; Hughes virtually acquired a new player when he reignited Morten Gamst Pedersen’s confidence on the left flank, while David Bentley, signed for around £3.5m from Arsenal, complements the Norwegian beautifully. The two wingers are a joy to watch, both capable of scoring, consistently landing the ball in the danger zone, a frequently devastating threat from set plays and generally wreaking havoc in and around opposing defences. The additions of Stephen Warnock and Roque Santa Cruz also look like excellent forays into the market.

 

It has already been noted that Harry Redknapp and David Moyes were astute enough to blood in young talent at their respective clubs, and Hughes is no exception to the rule. The way in which Matt Derbyshire burst onto the scene in the 2006-7 season has further reinforced the manager’s canny judgment. His relationship and popularity with the board and fans are first rate, and while he has been linked with a host of once vacant jobs, such as Tottenham recently and Manchester City through the Summer, his loyalty has been commendable. Surely, however, it can only be a matter of time before Hughes is destined for bigger things.

 

With all of the foreign managers we have seen in recent times it was suggested British management talent was a dying breed, yet these three Premiership bosses have proved this to be false.

 

My choice

 

 

[Guest Toon83]

Soccerlens

 

Mark Hughes entered a rudderless club in disarray when Graeme Souness departed Ewood Park for Newcastle United early in the 2004-5 campaign. Indeed, Blackburn lay slumped without a win in 4 games when Hughes was appointed on September 15th. Instantly, he guided the Lancashire outfit to a win over Portsmouth. Yet he still had a ship to steady, but hitherto has masterminded and revived the club’s fortunes in much the same way he did with the Welsh international team in the years prior to arriving at Blackburn.

 

Initially, the emphasis was on stability. 4-0 capitulations at the hands of Middlesbrough and Chelsea indicated underlying problems, and Hughes had to wait over 2 months for his next win. 5 points from 24 followed but the form most notably of Paul Dickov helped Rovers to 4 consecutive draws before they won 2-0 at Craven Cottage in late November, and slowly but surely, the Blue and Whites turned a corner. They lost 3 of their final 12 matches of the season and safety was ensured.

 

The club’s latin motto translates as ‘by skill and hard work’, attributes one would associate with Hughes in his playing days, and he began to imprint them on his team. The following season Blackburn finished in 6th place and European football was ensured. The signing of Craig Bellamy was a masterstroke: a player notorious within the media for having a lot of baggage, the striker hit 17 goals under his old international manager with few problems, proving that Hughes, who learnt his trade under Sir Alex Ferguson as a player, showed he had picked up a thing or two with regards to discipline. Post Christmas 2005, they won 13 of their last 20 games and picked up the home scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

While the season after Blackburn had to rely on the Intertoto Cup as a European route following a respectable 10th placed finish, 1 defeat in the first 11 Premiership games in 2007-8 shows that Hughes is doing something right again.

 

He has turned Rovers around completely, moulding old fashioned grit with a plethora of attacking talent in the space of 3 years. In terms of signings, Hughes has frequently dipped into the market and found gems oozing with class, and nearly all have been exemplary finds for any aspiring manager at bargain prices; Benni McCarthy, brought in to replace Bellamy, hit 24 goals in all competitions last season while Christopher Samba has proved an absolute steal at £400,000 to complement Ryan Nelsen in defence, picked up on a free transfer.

 

There have been others; Hughes virtually acquired a new player when he reignited Morten Gamst Pedersen’s confidence on the left flank, while David Bentley, signed for around £3.5m from Arsenal, complements the Norwegian beautifully. The two wingers are a joy to watch, both capable of scoring, consistently landing the ball in the danger zone, a frequently devastating threat from set plays and generally wreaking havoc in and around opposing defences. The additions of Stephen Warnock and Roque Santa Cruz also look like excellent forays into the market.

 

It has already been noted that Harry Redknapp and David Moyes were astute enough to blood in young talent at their respective clubs, and Hughes is no exception to the rule. The way in which Matt Derbyshire burst onto the scene in the 2006-7 season has further reinforced the manager’s canny judgment. His relationship and popularity with the board and fans are first rate, and while he has been linked with a host of once vacant jobs, such as Tottenham recently and Manchester City through the Summer, his loyalty has been commendable. Surely, however, it can only be a matter of time before Hughes is destined for bigger things.

 

With all of the foreign managers we have seen in recent times it was suggested British management talent was a dying breed, yet these three Premiership bosses have proved this to be false.

 

My choice

 

 

 

All of that sounds exactly what we need, I hope Ashley and Mort aren't swayed by nostalgia (Keegan/Shearer) make the right choice, and bring in Hughes

[lovejoy]

Soccerlens

 

Mark Hughes entered a rudderless club in disarray when Graeme Souness departed Ewood Park for Newcastle United early in the 2004-5 campaign. Indeed, Blackburn lay slumped without a win in 4 games when Hughes was appointed on September 15th. Instantly, he guided the Lancashire outfit to a win over Portsmouth. Yet he still had a ship to steady, but hitherto has masterminded and revived the clubs fortunes in much the same way he did with the Welsh international team in the years prior to arriving at Blackburn.

 

Initially, the emphasis was on stability. 4-0 capitulations at the hands of Middlesbrough and Chelsea indicated underlying problems, and Hughes had to wait over 2 months for his next win. 5 points from 24 followed but the form most notably of Paul Dickov helped Rovers to 4 consecutive draws before they won 2-0 at Craven Cottage in late November, and slowly but surely, the Blue and Whites turned a corner. They lost 3 of their final 12 matches of the season and safety was ensured.

 

The clubs latin motto translates as by skill and hard work, attributes one would associate with Hughes in his playing days, and he began to imprint them on his team. The following season Blackburn finished in 6th place and European football was ensured. The signing of Craig Bellamy was a masterstroke: a player notorious within the media for having a lot of baggage, the striker hit 17 goals under his old international manager with few problems, proving that Hughes, who learnt his trade under Sir Alex Ferguson as a player, showed he had picked up a thing or two with regards to discipline. Post Christmas 2005, they won 13 of their last 20 games and picked up the home scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

While the season after Blackburn had to rely on the Intertoto Cup as a European route following a respectable 10th placed finish, 1 defeat in the first 11 Premiership games in 2007-8 shows that Hughes is doing something right again.

 

He has turned Rovers around completely, moulding old fashioned grit with a plethora of attacking talent in the space of 3 years. In terms of signings, Hughes has frequently dipped into the market and found gems oozing with class, and nearly all have been exemplary finds for any aspiring manager at bargain prices; Benni McCarthy, brought in to replace Bellamy, hit 24 goals in all competitions last season while Christopher Samba has proved an absolute steal at £400,000 to complement Ryan Nelsen in defence, picked up on a free transfer.

 

There have been others; Hughes virtually acquired a new player when he reignited Morten Gamst Pedersens confidence on the left flank, while David Bentley, signed for around £3.5m from Arsenal, complements the Norwegian beautifully. The two wingers are a joy to watch, both capable of scoring, consistently landing the ball in the danger zone, a frequently devastating threat from set plays and generally wreaking havoc in and around opposing defences. The additions of Stephen Warnock and Roque Santa Cruz also look like excellent forays into the market.

 

It has already been noted that Harry Redknapp and David Moyes were astute enough to blood in young talent at their respective clubs, and Hughes is no exception to the rule. The way in which Matt Derbyshire burst onto the scene in the 2006-7 season has further reinforced the managers canny judgment. His relationship and popularity with the board and fans are first rate, and while he has been linked with a host of once vacant jobs, such as Tottenham recently and Manchester City through the Summer, his loyalty has been commendable. Surely, however, it can only be a matter of time before Hughes is destined for bigger things.

 

With all of the foreign managers we have seen in recent times it was suggested British management talent was a dying breed, yet these three Premiership bosses have proved this to be false.

 

My choice

 

 

 

All of that sounds exactly what we need, I hope Ashley and Mort aren't swayed by nostalgia (Keegan/Shearer) make the right choice, and bring in Hughes

 

sounds great.

 

but you could write a canny piece about souness an'arl

 

or anyone else for that matter

[fredbob]

Soccerlens

 

Mark Hughes entered a rudderless club in disarray when Graeme Souness departed Ewood Park for Newcastle United early in the 2004-5 campaign. Indeed, Blackburn lay slumped without a win in 4 games when Hughes was appointed on September 15th. Instantly, he guided the Lancashire outfit to a win over Portsmouth. Yet he still had a ship to steady, but hitherto has masterminded and revived the club’s fortunes in much the same way he did with the Welsh international team in the years prior to arriving at Blackburn.

 

Initially, the emphasis was on stability. 4-0 capitulations at the hands of Middlesbrough and Chelsea indicated underlying problems, and Hughes had to wait over 2 months for his next win. 5 points from 24 followed but the form most notably of Paul Dickov helped Rovers to 4 consecutive draws before they won 2-0 at Craven Cottage in late November, and slowly but surely, the Blue and Whites turned a corner. They lost 3 of their final 12 matches of the season and safety was ensured.

 

The club’s latin motto translates as ‘by skill and hard work’, attributes one would associate with Hughes in his playing days, and he began to imprint them on his team. The following season Blackburn finished in 6th place and European football was ensured. The signing of Craig Bellamy was a masterstroke: a player notorious within the media for having a lot of baggage, the striker hit 17 goals under his old international manager with few problems, proving that Hughes, who learnt his trade under Sir Alex Ferguson as a player, showed he had picked up a thing or two with regards to discipline. Post Christmas 2005, they won 13 of their last 20 games and picked up the home scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

While the season after Blackburn had to rely on the Intertoto Cup as a European route following a respectable 10th placed finish, 1 defeat in the first 11 Premiership games in 2007-8 shows that Hughes is doing something right again.

 

He has turned Rovers around completely, moulding old fashioned grit with a plethora of attacking talent in the space of 3 years. In terms of signings, Hughes has frequently dipped into the market and found gems oozing with class, and nearly all have been exemplary finds for any aspiring manager at bargain prices; Benni McCarthy, brought in to replace Bellamy, hit 24 goals in all competitions last season while Christopher Samba has proved an absolute steal at £400,000 to complement Ryan Nelsen in defence, picked up on a free transfer.

 

There have been others; Hughes virtually acquired a new player when he reignited Morten Gamst Pedersen’s confidence on the left flank, while David Bentley, signed for around £3.5m from Arsenal, complements the Norwegian beautifully. The two wingers are a joy to watch, both capable of scoring, consistently landing the ball in the danger zone, a frequently devastating threat from set plays and generally wreaking havoc in and around opposing defences. The additions of Stephen Warnock and Roque Santa Cruz also look like excellent forays into the market.

 

It has already been noted that Harry Redknapp and David Moyes were astute enough to blood in young talent at their respective clubs, and Hughes is no exception to the rule. The way in which Matt Derbyshire burst onto the scene in the 2006-7 season has further reinforced the manager’s canny judgment. His relationship and popularity with the board and fans are first rate, and while he has been linked with a host of once vacant jobs, such as Tottenham recently and Manchester City through the Summer, his loyalty has been commendable. Surely, however, it can only be a matter of time before Hughes is destined for bigger things.

 

With all of the foreign managers we have seen in recent times it was suggested British management talent was a dying breed, yet these three Premiership bosses have proved this to be false.

 

My choice

 

 

How much of that is different to anything Allardyce achieved? Its a flimsy counter argument i know but i think the club needs someone that the fans can get behind, and Hughes wont inspire the fans. There are plenty other younger managers in Europe who have achieved more but arent getting recoginition because they arent in the main stream.

 

If Mark Hughes was foriegn his achievments at Blackburn wouldnt be bigged up as much as they are now.

[Guest Edd]

Soccerlens

 

Mark Hughes entered a rudderless club in disarray when Graeme Souness departed Ewood Park for Newcastle United early in the 2004-5 campaign. Indeed, Blackburn lay slumped without a win in 4 games when Hughes was appointed on September 15th. Instantly, he guided the Lancashire outfit to a win over Portsmouth. Yet he still had a ship to steady, but hitherto has masterminded and revived the club’s fortunes in much the same way he did with the Welsh international team in the years prior to arriving at Blackburn.

 

Initially, the emphasis was on stability. 4-0 capitulations at the hands of Middlesbrough and Chelsea indicated underlying problems, and Hughes had to wait over 2 months for his next win. 5 points from 24 followed but the form most notably of Paul Dickov helped Rovers to 4 consecutive draws before they won 2-0 at Craven Cottage in late November, and slowly but surely, the Blue and Whites turned a corner. They lost 3 of their final 12 matches of the season and safety was ensured.

 

The club’s latin motto translates as ‘by skill and hard work’, attributes one would associate with Hughes in his playing days, and he began to imprint them on his team. The following season Blackburn finished in 6th place and European football was ensured. The signing of Craig Bellamy was a masterstroke: a player notorious within the media for having a lot of baggage, the striker hit 17 goals under his old international manager with few problems, proving that Hughes, who learnt his trade under Sir Alex Ferguson as a player, showed he had picked up a thing or two with regards to discipline. Post Christmas 2005, they won 13 of their last 20 games and picked up the home scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

While the season after Blackburn had to rely on the Intertoto Cup as a European route following a respectable 10th placed finish, 1 defeat in the first 11 Premiership games in 2007-8 shows that Hughes is doing something right again.

 

He has turned Rovers around completely, moulding old fashioned grit with a plethora of attacking talent in the space of 3 years. In terms of signings, Hughes has frequently dipped into the market and found gems oozing with class, and nearly all have been exemplary finds for any aspiring manager at bargain prices; Benni McCarthy, brought in to replace Bellamy, hit 24 goals in all competitions last season while Christopher Samba has proved an absolute steal at £400,000 to complement Ryan Nelsen in defence, picked up on a free transfer.

 

There have been others; Hughes virtually acquired a new player when he reignited Morten Gamst Pedersen’s confidence on the left flank, while David Bentley, signed for around £3.5m from Arsenal, complements the Norwegian beautifully. The two wingers are a joy to watch, both capable of scoring, consistently landing the ball in the danger zone, a frequently devastating threat from set plays and generally wreaking havoc in and around opposing defences. The additions of Stephen Warnock and Roque Santa Cruz also look like excellent forays into the market.

 

It has already been noted that Harry Redknapp and David Moyes were astute enough to blood in young talent at their respective clubs, and Hughes is no exception to the rule. The way in which Matt Derbyshire burst onto the scene in the 2006-7 season has further reinforced the manager’s canny judgment. His relationship and popularity with the board and fans are first rate, and while he has been linked with a host of once vacant jobs, such as Tottenham recently and Manchester City through the Summer, his loyalty has been commendable. Surely, however, it can only be a matter of time before Hughes is destined for bigger things.

 

With all of the foreign managers we have seen in recent times it was suggested British management talent was a dying breed, yet these three Premiership bosses have proved this to be false.

 

My choice

 

 

 

All of that sounds exactly what we need, I hope Ashley and Mort aren't swayed by nostalgia (Keegan/Shearer) make the right choice, and bring in Hughes

 

sounds great.

 

but you could write a canny piece about souness an'arl

 

or anyone else for that matter

Can you imagine the reaction if that happened here.

[quayside]

Soccerle

 

Mark Hughes entered a rudderless club in disarray when Graeme Souness departed Ewood Park for Newcastle United early in the 2004-5 campaign. Indeed, Blackburn lay slumped without a win in 4 games when Hughes was appointed on September 15th. Instantly, he guided the Lancashire outfit to a win over Portsmouth. Yet he still had a ship to steady, but hitherto has masterminded and revived the club’s fortunes in much the same way he did with the Welsh international team in the years prior to arriving at Blackburn.

 

Initially, the emphasis was on stability. 4-0 capitulations at the hands of Middlesbrough and Chelsea indicated underlying problems, and Hughes had to wait over 2 months for his next win. 5 points from 24 followed but the form most notably of Paul Dickov helped Rovers to 4 consecutive draws before they won 2-0 at Craven Cottage in late November, and slowly but surely, the Blue and Whites turned a corner. They lost 3 of their final 12 matches of the season and safety was ensured.

 

The club’s latin motto translates as ‘by skill and hard work’, attributes one would associate with Hughes in his playing days, and he began to imprint them on his team. The following season Blackburn finished in 6th place and European football was ensured. The signing of Craig Bellamy was a masterstroke: a player notorious within the media for having a lot of baggage, the striker hit 17 goals under his old international manager with few problems, proving that Hughes, who learnt his trade under Sir Alex Ferguson as a player, showed he had picked up a thing or two with regards to discipline. Post Christmas 2005, they won 13 of their last 20 games and picked up the home scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

While the season after Blackburn had to rely on the Intertoto Cup as a European route following a respectable 10th placed finish, 1 defeat in the first 11 Premiership games in 2007-8 shows that Hughes is doing something right again.

 

He has turned Rovers around completely, moulding old fashioned grit with a plethora of attacking talent in the space of 3 years. In terms of signings, Hughes has frequently dipped into the market and found gems oozing with class, and nearly all have been exemplary finds for any aspiring manager at bargain prices; Benni McCarthy, brought in to replace Bellamy, hit 24 goals in all competitions last season while Christopher Samba has proved an absolute steal at £400,000 to complement Ryan Nelsen in defence, picked up on a free transfer.

 

There have been others; Hughes virtually acquired a new player when he reignited Morten Gamst Pedersen’s confidence on the left flank, while David Bentley, signed for around £3.5m from Arsenal, complements the Norwegian beautifully. The two wingers are a joy to watch, both capable of scoring, consistently landing the ball in the danger zone, a frequently devastating threat from set plays and generally wreaking havoc in and around opposing defences. The additions of Stephen Warnock and Roque Santa Cruz also look like excellent forays into the market.

 

It has already been noted that Harry Redknapp and David Moyes were astute enough to blood in young talent at their respective clubs, and Hughes is no exception to the rule. The way in which Matt Derbyshire burst onto the scene in the 2006-7 season has further reinforced the manager’s canny judgment. His relationship and popularity with the board and fans are first rate, and while he has been linked with a host of once vacant jobs, such as Tottenham recently and Manchester City through the Summer, his loyalty has been commendable. Surely, however, it can only be a matter of time before Hughes is destined for bigger things.

 

With all of the foreign managers we have seen in recent times it was suggested British management talent was a dying breed, yet these three Premiership bosses have proved this to be false.

 

My choice

 

 

 

All of that sounds exactly what we need, I hope Ashley and Mort aren't swayed by nostalgia (Keegan/Shearer) make the right choice, and bring in Hughes

 

sounds great.

 

but you could write a canny piece about souness an'arl

 

or anyone else for that matter

Can you imagine the reaction if that happened here.

 

Hughes oot tbh.

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

[NG32]

We need some one who can give a lift to the players instantly and the fans come to think of it.  Never seen fans so devided before.

[Baggio]

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

If a manager shows signs of improvement he'll get time.

[fredbob]

If Hughes was foreign would he be considered, we should be considering Jol before we consider Hughes yet we wont...why? Idrather we didnt go down this route.

[The College Dropout]

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

 

First full season he finished 6th and then sold his best player at the time.

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

If a manager shows signs of improvement he'll get time.

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

 

First full season he finished 6th and then sold his best player at the time.

sadly "signs of improvement" and finishing 6th won't appease some of our fans.

[Robster]

I remember when Hughes first went there, Blackburn used to kick the living fuck out of anything that moved

[Nate]

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

If a manager shows signs of improvement he'll get time.

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

 

First full season he finished 6th and then sold his best player at the time.

sadly "signs of improvement" and finishing 6th won't appease some of our fans.

 

Are you joking? Give the fans more credit than that.

[The College Dropout]

I remember when Hughes first went there, Blackburn used to kick the living f*** out of anything that moved

 

 

He did what was needed to stay up.

 

the next season their play improved dramatically with the introduction of Bellamy as their main player.

[Robster]

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

If a manager shows signs of improvement he'll get time.

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

 

First full season he finished 6th and then sold his best player at the time.

sadly "signs of improvement" and finishing 6th won't appease some of our fans.

 

Are you joking? Give the fans more credit than that.

 

I agree. I think most, if not all fans would have been happy this year just to see some obvious improvement from the Roders months. In the summer, even UEFA wasnt an expectation. For me, 9th, 10th would have been a reasonable start to the Sam years.

Sam failed because every thing that he did pointed to detrioration and things getting worse.

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

If a manager shows signs of improvement he'll get time.

it took Hughes time to build that team.

 

We don't "do" time with managers.

 

 

First full season he finished 6th and then sold his best player at the time.

sadly "signs of improvement" and finishing 6th won't appease some of our fans.

 

Are you joking? Give the fans more credit than that.

I said some, not all.  And by that I mean the ones the press seem to print the opinions of.

[Wullie]

Has it been mentioned that Hughes is trying to sign Amdy Faye?

[stozo]

Has it been mentioned that Hughes is trying to sign Amdy Faye?

 

If Hughes is the leading candidate then we are fucked.

[KaKa]

PANIC ALERT!!!

 

Hughes about to sign Amdy Faye to replace Robbie Savage!

 

If this is true then forget Mark Hughes.

 

Yikes!

[Karjala]

Hughes and Faye to the Toon!

[The College Dropout]

Has it been mentioned that Hughes is trying to sign Amdy Faye?

 

lol. No defending that tbh.

[Guest mikefin]

6 months or maybe even a year and he's gone without showing anything but a piece of s*** & boring football.

 

If its gotta be british, then its gotta be KK or Shearer or both. Any else british option will be one more mistake to the endless list.