Newly appointed Ipswich Town boss Roy Keane has said that Manchester City boss Mark Hughes could not claim to be a successful manager until he has won something. "Roy is just making a statement," smiled Hughes.

"The media are very glad he is back on the scene because he is good value.

"I don't think many managers who get appointed to a mid-table Championship team could make the impact Roy has.

"It is a compliment to him and the personality he has. He has taken on a big task there, just as I have here.

"It is about driving our clubs forward."

In any case, Hughes does not feel achievement can be measured solely in terms of trophies.

"Success is relative," said Hughes.

"With limited resources, maybe just competing in the Premier League against some of the best teams in Europe can be viewed as a success.

"It is about expectation and resources."