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Fulham skipper Murphy: Gaffer volleying still world class

Fulham captain Danny Murphy has revealed gaffer Mark Hughes still hasn't lost it.

Speaking to Christian O'Connell on the Absolute Radio Breakfast show as part of the 'Who's Scoring Christian Campaign', Murphy admits the Manchester United legend still takes part in training now and then.

"Yeah. Do you know what, he comes across quite… he looks quite a disciplinarian, the gaffer, but he's actually pretty chilled out, he's pretty calm and cool. He likes things done his way but he's alright, you know, he's not… his bark's not as bad as his bite. Sorry, his bark, yeah, the other way."

Asked if Sparky joins in at training, Murphy revealed: "Oh its funny you say that, the other day, a quick story, we were doing some finishing and you could see him hovering around the edge a bit trying to get involved, and it was volleying, and you know Mark Hughes and his volleying, and he has one go and you wouldn't believe that his first one went straight in the top corner.

"That's a true story. The lads couldn't believe it. You know when you just want someone to mess up, but no, he's still got it. You don't play for Barcelona, Man United and Bayern Munich do you unless you're a talented man."

  Listen to Newcastle vs Fulham this Saturday 13th November on Absolute Radio extra - on DAB Digital Radio, 1215AM and online in the UK from 1.30pm. For more go to absoluteradio.co.uk.

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