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Hodgson rejects negative jibe

28 Nov 2008 - 11:31:15

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Fulham manager Roy Hodgson does not believe his side are negative away from Craven Cottage.

Hodgson's side have scored only twice in six winless away matches this term although they did hold Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield last weekend.

It is not a new phenomenon though as the Cottagers have been dreadful on their travels for more than three years, only securing three-point hauls on five occasions in their last 63 away league matches.

Fulham continue to impress at home though, securing five wins and one draw from seven matches at Craven Cottage so far this term.

Despite the damning statistics, Hodgson insists: "We don't play differently away from home.

"The victories we've had at home and the way we've tried to play, they're not different from the way we've tried to play at West Brom, at Blackburn or at Liverpool.

"Of course, sometimes the opposition can make life more difficult for you and make chances harder to come by, but if you're talking about our ambition, our philosophy, our desire, it doesn't change.

"People have the perceptions they want. I don't think the fans who come to watch us every week perceive us as negative."