Fulham’s tiring nine month, 18 game European campaign has seen them qualify for the Europa League final, beating along the way the likes of Wolfsburg, current holders Shakhtar Donetsk, CSKA Sofia and, lest we forget, Italian giants Juventus and Roma. Sporting Fare (and every other media organisation and commentator) puts this remarkable achievement down to one man – Roy Hodgson. And rightly so.
What is it about this nice, genial and intelligent Englishman that has rejuvenated, galvanised and propelled a small club like Fulham from relegation fodder at home to potential European trophy winners?