Source: Daily_Mail
Fulham's miracle man Roy Hodgson named boss of the year after Europa League heroics
Worked wonders: Hodgson has transformed Fulham[LNB]Roy Hodgson has been named the League Managers' Association Manager of the Year. [LNB]The prestigious award is voted for by managers from the top four leagues in England and last night the Fulham boss won by the most significant margin in the award's 18-year history. [LNB]Hodgson, 62, has taken Fulham from the brink of relegation to tomorrow's Europa League final against Atletico Madrid since taking over at Craven Cottage in December 2007. [LNB]This season, Fulham secured Barclays Premier League football for the 10th successive year, reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and could yet win the Europa League.[LNB] LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson said: 'Since joining Fulham, Roy has transformed the club's fortunes. He is highly respected by the LMA members and also on an international level where he has worked his miracles. [LNB]'He is a great role model for all aspiring managers and coaches and is fully deserving of this recognition.' [LNB] Magic moment: Zoltan Gera sends Fulham to the Europa League final[LNB]Ahead of the Europa League final, Hodgson is still sweating on the fitness of top scorer Bobby Zamora, who continued his comeback from an achilles tendon injury by training yesterday. [LNB]The striker had a pain-killing injection to play 52 minutes of the semi-final second leg against Hamburg two weeks ago. [LNB]Paul Konchesky (ankle), Brede Hangeland (knee), Aaron Hughes (groin) and Damien Duff (leg), who were all rested for Sunday's 4-0 defeat by Arsenal, are all expected to be fit. [LNB] Roy the Rover: Fulham boss Hodgson's incredible journey Murphy demands final fling for Fulham to bring home Europa League trophyTHE LIST: Sportsmail's 50 memorable moments of the English football season, Nos 40-31 FULHAM FC
