Fulham's Mark Hughes defends plans for Michael Jackson statue

• Manager backs Mohamed Al Fayed over planned statue• Singer watched one Fulham match in 1999The Fulham manager, Mark Hughes, has said that the club's chairman, Mohamed Al Fayed, has earned the right to erect a statue of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage if he wishes to do so. Fayed, who was a close friend of the late performer, caused controversy when he announced that he had decided to place the tribute to Jackson outside Fulham's home ground.The statue was commissioned after Jackson's dea...

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16:57 on March 16 2011

Fulham to unveil statue of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage

Guardian Music — • Tribute situated on the bank of the River Thames• Al Fayed hopes fans will visit 'from far and wide'Fulham's chairman, Mohamed Al Fayed, will unveil a commemorative... more info

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17:31 on March 16 2011

Fulham FC to erect Michael Jackson statue outside Craven Cottage

NME — Club Chairman Mohammed Al Fayed to honour late singer more info

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15:53 on March 17 2011