Mohamed Al Fayed had every right to deliver a dressing down to the Fulham squad after their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City last weekend, claims Cottagers boss Mark Hughes. The colourful Fulham owner vented his fury at the players at the club's training ground on Tuesday - their first day back following the humiliating defeat against Hughes' former employers.
"Yes, he (Al Fayed) came down to the training ground," Hughes confirmed.
"He is obviously the chairman and takes a real active interest in the club.
"He's at all the home games and chats with the guys so it was good to see him.
"It was good that the players heard his views of the performance at the weekend.
"We had obviously already discussed what we felt about the game as a group of players and management so his input was noted and obviously we want to build on what we feel we have achieved this season in terms of performance level.
"We hope it helps us win tomorrow's match."
