Source: PA
Hughes may move the goalposts
Fulham manager Mark Hughes admits his side may have to play uglier football at times if they are to end their 13-month stretch without an away win.
The Cottagers' last win away from home came in August last year when predecessor Roy Hodgson guided the Cottagers to a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth at Fratton Park on the opening day of last season.
The Londoners have failed to win on the road so far under Hughes' stewardship despite taking the lead at Blackpool and West Ham.
Saturday's stalemate at Upton Park could have been prevented had Brede Hangeland not carelessly misplaced a pass on the edge of his box in the build-up to Frederic Piquionne's 51st-minute equaliser.
Hughes is proud of the attractive game he has instilled within the Fulham camp since his appointment this summer but admits he may have to sacrifice that to end the team's awayday hoodoo.
"We overplayed to our cost unfortunately," said Hughes, whose side went in 1-0 up at the break thanks to Clint Dempsey's goal. "We are a good side and we want to play a certain way but maybe away from home that attitude and that philosophy has to be tempered a little bit and you have to know when it's right to clear your lines, regroup and get a view of what's going on."
