After Martin Jol left Fulham FC in the lurch by deciding to remain manager of Ajax at the eleventh hour, Mark Hughes is now the obvious choice to take over at Fulham.

With only 2 weeks to go until the start of the season, the Fulham Board really need to name their new manager, and fast. It’s been reported today that Mark Hughes will be the man they go for, and he is an obvious choice for a number of reasons.

Hughes was unlucky to be given the boot at the City of Manchester Stadium last year, and he is probably the best candidate for the Fulham post because of his experience, the fact that he can start straight away, and the fact that he will not cost Fulham anything in compensation.

Hughes has had successful spells in charge of Wales, Blackburn and, to a certain extent, Manchester City. It’s thought that he could be confirmed as manager before the weekend, which would give him some time to work with the players before the season kicks off, at least.

Another name linked with the job is former England Manager Sven Goran Eriksson, however I’m not sure many Fulham fans are relishing the prospect of him being in charge for their opening match away to Bolton, two weeks on Saturday.

The main stumbling block to the Hughes deal, however, is the turbulent relationship that he has with former City CEO, and current Fulham CEO, Alistair Mackintosh. Not surprisingly Mackintosh favours Eriksson, but it’s thought he is willing to bury the hatchet with Hughes, in the best interests of the Club.

So what’s your view? Is Hughes the best man for the job?