Hodgson the History Man ; Fulham's Final Reward for the Coach Who has Paid His Dues

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IT IS open day at Fulham and in some small corner of a Surrey field, the players speak about Roy Hodgson. For Danny Murphy, the manager is 'calm'. For Simon Davies, he is 'never flustered'. And for Zoltan Gera, he is impeccably consistent. 'It could be Accrington Stanley or Juventus, he prepares us just the same,' he says. 'Always the same.'.

A reporter senses a small hesitation, even deviation from the party line. Do you ever get bored, doing the same thing day after day? 'Yes, to be honest. Sometimes,' says the Hungary striker. Then he adds: 'But it's working and I'm a professional. So I do it.'

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Hodgson the History Man ; Fulham's Final Reward for the Coach Who has Paid His Dues

Players rarely criticise managers, especially on the eve of a European final. But if they have reservations, they find ways of conveying their doubts. The Fulham players simply turn to the facts.

After emerging from the group stages of the Europa Lea...

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