From his statistical analysis, Hughes emphasised the importance of particular areas of the field from where goals were most often scored. He called these areas the 'POMO' – Positions Of Maximum Opportunity – and asserted that players would score if the ball was played into the 'POMO' enough times. He stressed the importance of set plays and crosses into the penalty area.
Hughes, through his statistical analysis, pinpointed key locations on the field where goals were most likely to be scored. He referred to these areas as 'POMO' – Positions Of Maximum Opportunity – and claimed that scoring would occur if the ball was frequently played into these spots. Hughes also highlighted the importance of set plays and crosses directed towards the penalty area.