CHERRIES assistant Jason Tindall believes Fulham boss Kit Symons deserves “a lot of credit” for reviving the Cottagers’ Championship campaign.

Fulham sacked previous manager Felix Magath after he failed to secure a single victory in the London club’s opening seven league games.

Symons was appointed as caretaker and later permanent manager and he guided his side to 13th in the standings.

The ex-Wales international will lead Fulham into battle at Dean Court on Boxing Day (3pm) and Tindall admits the visiting boss has performed admirably.

Discussing Symons’s impact, Tindall told the Daily Echo: “Kit’s done a great job having come in at a time where there was a little bit of unrest.

“He stepped in during difficult circumstances and put together a good, settled side that have performed well for him, so he has got to take a lot of credit.

“They are playing some good football so let’s hope we make it difficult for them on Boxing Day.”

Tindall added: “This time last year Fulham were competing with the best in the Premier League. They have got a really good squad and some really talented individuals.

“From our point of view it’s going to be a very tough game.”