Source: Team_Talk
Moyes full of praise for Hodgson
David Moyes has revealed his admiration for Fulham manager Roy Hodgson as the pair prepare to meet in the Premier League on Sunday.[LNB] Hodgson has led Fulham to the brink of a Europa League final - they face Hamburg at home on Thursday with the teams all-square - and 10th place in the league.[LNB]Everton manager Moyes is looking forward to a tactical battle of wits against the veteran at Goodison Park on Sunday.[LNB]Moyes said: "They've had a brilliant season. What Roy has done is nothing short of marvellous. They are in a really healthy league position and they've had runs in cups.[LNB]"It looks as though the cups became his main target. Look at the teams they've had to beat to get to the semi-final of the Europa League.[LNB]"They are a big football club, managed by a top manager, who has got the team playing good football.[LNB]"It will be a big decision for Roy (his side on Sunday) but I would imagine his focus will be the second leg."[LNB]Moyes has paid tribute to former Millwall midfielder Tim Cahill who is scheduled to make his 200th start for Everton.[LNB]The Australian international has found his touch in front of goal and weighed in with the winner against Blackburn last weekend.[LNB]Moyes added: "We will soon have the Tim Cahill channel here as we keep talking about him. He deserves it considering how well he has done.[LNB]"He was a good player at Millwall, a lot of people looked at him. He has blossomed and become a very good and strong Premier League player."[LNB]Moyes will be without Dutch midfielder John Heitinga against Fulham and probably the final two games of the season, as he has a hairline fracture of the ankle.[LNB]Heitinga sat out the victory over Blackburn after suffering the injury in the previous match with Aston Villa.[LNB]Moyes said: "He doesn't think it is too bad and we don't think it is too bad. There is a chance he might not play again this season.[LNB]"It won't have any effect on his World Cup, he will be fine for that. He just needs a couple of weeks rest.[LNB]"It is a disappointment but he is determined to return before the end of the season. That's what makes him such a popular figure."
