"Felix Magnat is ruining Fulham"
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:19 pm
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John Arne Riise: 'Felix Magath is ruining Fulham'
By Joe Fish, Reporter
Filed: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 01:01 UK
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 08:18 UK
Former Fulham defender John Arne Riise has spoken out against the Felix Magath regime and accused him of 'flushing the club's philosophy down the toilet'.
Magath took charge of the Cottagers last season but could not prevent them from being relegated, and has now overseen four straight Championship defeats.
Riise, who left the London outfit after three years earlier this summer, has denounced the German's "ancient" coaching methods and criticised his dictatorial and impersonal treatment of his players by highlighting an incident as recent as this weekend, following the 5-1 loss to Derby County.
"With his arrival, they've flushed everything that the club stands for down the toilet," Riise told Norwegian TV. "His methods are ancient. I really like Fulham. It's a real family club with a great stadium, but with Magath everything gets flushed down the toilet.
"I spoke to a few players after the Derby match. Once they returned to London, Magath ordered a team meeting at 10.30pm. Then, the next morning, players were ordered to run for one hour, then another training session at 2.30pm. It's not the way to get the boys going.
"And [his] training methods are terrible. All football sessions are 11 vs. 11, working on tactics. Magath is silent for 40 minutes. It is a shame, but I fear for Fulham. Responsibility lies with Magath and the guys upstairs. They knew exactly what they were getting with this guy."
Fulham have reportedly identified former Tottenham Hotspur player and manager Tim Sherwood as a possible successor to Magath if they decide that a change is required in the coming weeks.
John Arne Riise: 'Felix Magath is ruining Fulham'
By Joe Fish, Reporter
Filed: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 01:01 UK
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 08:18 UK
Former Fulham defender John Arne Riise has spoken out against the Felix Magath regime and accused him of 'flushing the club's philosophy down the toilet'.
Magath took charge of the Cottagers last season but could not prevent them from being relegated, and has now overseen four straight Championship defeats.
Riise, who left the London outfit after three years earlier this summer, has denounced the German's "ancient" coaching methods and criticised his dictatorial and impersonal treatment of his players by highlighting an incident as recent as this weekend, following the 5-1 loss to Derby County.
"With his arrival, they've flushed everything that the club stands for down the toilet," Riise told Norwegian TV. "His methods are ancient. I really like Fulham. It's a real family club with a great stadium, but with Magath everything gets flushed down the toilet.
"I spoke to a few players after the Derby match. Once they returned to London, Magath ordered a team meeting at 10.30pm. Then, the next morning, players were ordered to run for one hour, then another training session at 2.30pm. It's not the way to get the boys going.
"And [his] training methods are terrible. All football sessions are 11 vs. 11, working on tactics. Magath is silent for 40 minutes. It is a shame, but I fear for Fulham. Responsibility lies with Magath and the guys upstairs. They knew exactly what they were getting with this guy."
Fulham have reportedly identified former Tottenham Hotspur player and manager Tim Sherwood as a possible successor to Magath if they decide that a change is required in the coming weeks.
Re: "Felix Magnat is ruining Fulham"
Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:46 pm
He only seems to be able to attract players with a certain steel about them 
Re: "Felix Magnat is ruining Fulham"
Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:38 pm
How can they be bottom after 4 games It's ridiculous,
I fear they wont go down and someone will be on the end of a backlash soon ,and if we are not careful and organised it could be is
I fear they wont go down and someone will be on the end of a backlash soon ,and if we are not careful and organised it could be is
Re: "Felix Magnat is ruining Fulham"
Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:54 pm
sloper_road_legend wrote:How can they be bottom after 4 games It's ridiculous,
I fear they wont go down and someone will be on the end of a backlash soon ,and if we are not careful and organised it could be is
After reading Fulham forums (for what it´s worth), along with Riise´s reference to Fulham players, I´m left with the impression that Magnat has lost the wardrobe. Not sure the players are up for saving him.
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