Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits walking away from Fulham was a mistake I made the decision to leave but, with hindsight, it was probably the wrong decision. When I was there I had a few doubts over what kind of investment would be made available to strengthen the team. I interpreted that as maybe the club didn't want to keep on progressing. Obviously, almost immediately after I left they started investing in good players and spending some money, so I probably got that wrong. Hughes has made an encouraging start as he bids to revive his managerial career with Stoke. Appointed in the summer, the 49-year-old has earned plaudits for the passing style he has introduced at the Britannia Stadium, football which contrasts with the club's reputation for physical and direct play. The past fortnight has brought setbacks, however, with defeats to Arsenal and Norwich City and Hughes wants to get back to winning ways at his old club. He said: "I don't think I have got anything to prove there. I am looking to go back there with my team now, which is Stoke, and do well. We need to get back on track.