Dempsey backing Sanchez axe

Cottagers ace feels a change of manager was required

By James Pearson   Last updated: 24th December 2007

Clint Dempsey Fulham

Dempsey: Change was required

We weren't getting the best results and if that happens there has to be some sort of change.

Dempsey on Sanchez axe
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Clint Dempsey believes Fulham are already benefiting from former manager Lawrie Sanchez's departure.

The former Northern Ireland boss received his marching orders last week after winning just two out of 17 Premier League matches this season.

Dempsey, who was signed by his predecessor Chris Coleman in January, believes the players enjoyed expressing themselves more against Wigan, despite failing to pick up the win.

Freedom

"We had a bit more freedom. We were able to play a bit more and pass it through the middle," explained Dempsey in the Daily Star.

"It was a like a weight lifted off our shoulders. We were able to express ourselves a bit more and the guys enjoyed that.

"We weren't able to get the win, but I think we were the better side. We weren't surprised to see Lawrie go.

"We weren't getting the best results and if that happens there has to be some sort of change.

"Managers are under the microscope and it seem like they are all in and out like substitutions. It is kind of crazy."