Clint Dempsey admits he's happy to see the back of former Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez.

"We had a bit more freedom. We were able to play a bit more and pass it through the middle," explained Dempsey in the Daily Star.

"It was a like a weight lifted off our shoulders. We were able to express ourselves a bit more and the guys enjoyed that.

"We weren't able to get the win, but I think we were the better side. We weren't surprised to see Lawrie go.

"We weren't getting the best results and if that happens there has to be some sort of change.

"Managers are under the microscope and it seem like they are all in and out like substitutions. It is kind of crazy."