Hughes out of Bolton clash

Centre-back Aaron Hughes will miss Fulham’s Barclays Premier League trip to Bolton on Saturday after failing to complete the midweek defeat to Blackburn. Hughes has been almost ever-present this season but now faces a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a...

Hughes wary of Delap weapon

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes reckons it is impossible to prepare for Rory Delap’s famous long throw. The Northern Ireland international faces the challenge of Delap’s missiles when the Cottagers travel to the Britannia Stadium to take on Stoke City next Saturday. And...

Hughes backing Bullard

Now that he’s off the mark Aaron Hughes reckon Jimmy Bullard can plunder plenty more goals between now and the end of the season. Bullard’s powerful equaliser against Manchester City, which lifted Fulham to ninth place in the table, was his first league...

Hughes hopes for repeat

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes hopes history will repeat itself when Liverpool visit Craven Cottage. Hughes said: “Last season Liverpool was the game that kept Fulham up. We know it’s going to be very tough because Liverpool are a very good side. “But...

Hughes out of derby

New Fulham manager Roy Hodgson will have to do without the services of Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes as he selects his first side. The former Newcastle and Aston Villa defender will miss the local derby with Chelsea after he picked up a calf problem. German...