Hughes reminds foreign bosses

Mark Hughes says foreign managers need reminding about post-match customs after Walter Mazzarri snubbed his handshake.

Stoke secured their second away win of the Premier League campaign by beating the Hornets 1-0 at Vicarage Road thanks to a Heurelho Gomes own goal, with Potters midfielder Charlie Adam admitting he fouled Valon Behrami in the build-up.

Watford also had Miguel Britos sent off for a second yellow card late on, and Mazzarri raced down the tunnel at the full-time whistle without the customary handshake with Hughes. 

However, although it might not have been by choice, Hughes revealed Mazzarri did come to apologise following the incident. 

“I think he just forgot for a brief moment what we do over here, win, lose or draw,” Hughes told Sky Sports. “In fairness he’s come and apologised. I think maybe he was told to.”  

Hughes added: “It is something maybe the foreign managers don’t always do and they need reminding it is something we do over here.

“Mind you, British managers are in a minority these days so maybe we shouldn’t expect it.

“It was an emotional game and I think he was a bit emotional afterwards. He needed to be reminded, and I’ve …

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