Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has lifted the lid on his angry row with West Ham captain Lucas Neill during yesterday's defeat. Neill blasted a quick free-kick into the back of Cottagers ace Simon Davies, who picked up a booking for not retreating 10 yards.

Hodgson, 61, said: "I'm not in favour of players kicking balls at opponents from two or three yards.

"I told Lucas that from fairly close range but he told me what I should do!

"The last time I fought anyone was 52 years ago and I wasn't thinking about getting into a fight with a tough Australian!"