Monkeys Fist 41440 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere , apologies if so. Hughton speaks to The Journal; Chris Hughton helped kickstart the St James’ Park revolution. The former Newcastle boss told chief sports writer Mark Douglas in an exclusive interview that he has no regrets about his dismissal – but still yearns for a return Buy Vintage Football Shirts on Ebay ON the day Chris Hughton was fired by Newcastle United, tears mixed with the blood on the carpet of the St James’ Park boardroom. Hughton had heard the whispers from people who he trusted and knew the axe had been hovering for a while, but it made it no easier for the people who had worked alongside him. There was genuine upset among the club’s employees for a man who inspired their loyalty, respect and affection. Stoic as ever, Hughton’s response was that they must get back to work and do the best they could for Newcastle United. He left with his head held high and nothing that has happened in the meantime has detracted from the considerable legacy that the 53-year-old left his successor Alan Pardew. Hughton, who has never condemned the harsh decision to fire him, enjoyed success in dire financial straits at Birmingham City while Newcastle have moved on under Pardew. There is one thing that he would like to correct, though. Hughton has not been to St James’ Park since that day in December, and he now feels that the time would be right to return. “Bitterness? I have never felt that about what happened,” he tells The Journal. “I don’t think that way and I don’t harbour grudges towards anyone at the club. If I am absolutely honest I don’t look at the club now and think ‘What if?’ What is normal when you lose your job is that it’s very tough for a while. You watch games but you want to be working. “But I wanted to look forward from the moment it changed and I lost my job. Now I don’t look at Newcastle and wish them any ill feeling whatsoever. I’m absolutely delighted at what Alan Pardew has done and I’m delighted Newcastle are there. “For the fans who were very good to me, it’s great they’ve had success. And there are still players there who were there with me when I was there and I am really glad they are doing well. “The likes of James Perch, of course – and Leon Best and Danny Simpson and Mike Williamson. It’s fantastic to see them part of everything that is happening because we knew what good players they were. “Then of course the club has recruited very well. I really like Yohan Cabaye and Hatem (Ben Arfa) is showing what a fantastic talent he is.” So far, Hughton has watched from afar. Remarkably, he is yet to set foot in St James’ Park since his sacking. He was due to be part of a star-studded evening of former Newcastle managers appearing at the Lancastrian Suite in Dunston tomorrow for the latest Black and White Reunion night, but work commitments meant he had to bow out. It still promises to be an interesting evening – Joe Kinnear’s presence alongside the incomparable Jack Charlton, Gordon Lee and Willie McFaul should ensure that – but will Hughton return? He says that remains a dream. “I have not been back to Newcastle since it happened,” he admits. “It hasn’t been because I haven’t wanted to. I just haven’t got round to it yet but I think now, what I would really like is to lead a team out at St James’ Park. That would be a fantastic occasion. “Of course I would like to say a proper goodbye but football doesn’t always work like that. “If it happens one day, of course I would really be looking forward to it. I think it would be a very proud moment for me. It would have been fantastic if it had happened for us at Birmingham.” Hughton’s success at St Andrews saw him lead a team tipped for relegation into the play-offs despite a 62-game season which included a Europa League run, and well-publicised financial problems. No wonder West Brom made him a leading candidate for the vacancy at the Hawthorns, a subject that was understandably off limits for our chat. These Second City achievements have added another excellent line to a CV that was already sparkling when he left St James’ Park. But away from collecting a winner’s medal, he was also responsible for instilling a winning mentality that endured in the first season back in the Premier League. In a classy move, Hughton was given a name check by Alan Pardew when he was named as the LMA manager of the year in London earlier this month. “It was a lovely thing for him to do,” he said. “I did appreciate it and he deserved that award for the job he has done there. Alan is someone I have known for a while and I always knew he was a good manager. “It was nice to get that recognition because it is in front of the other managers throughout the Football League. So for him to say that, I really appreciated it.” And that sums Hughton up: no bitterness, no regrets and no time for excuses. It is the approach that helped Newcastle climb off the canvas when it seemed they had suffered a fatal blow, and the sort of philosophy which has helped Hughton to become an excellent, established manager at the highest level. He says: “All of my memories of Newcastle are very fond ones although I have always been honest enough when people talk to me about it to point out that I was part of the coaching staff that got the club relegated. “Luckily I left with a good record and what I felt was nothing to really prove. But what really pleased me was doing it for the people up there, who live and breathe their football. “Wherever I am in the world, I still get Newcastle fans coming up to me and thanking me for the promotion season which is so nice. “It is an incredible support and a really, really lovely part of the world. I would love to see them go from strength-to-strength.” CHRIS Hughton has been inducted into the Black & White hall of fame as part of the Toon Reunion series of events and talk-ins. Although work commitments mean he can’t be there, Joe Kinnear, Gordon Lee, Willie McFaul and Jack Charlton will all be talking about their experiences in the hotseat at St James’ Park for the Black and White Reunion: Coaches and Managers event tomorrow night (7pm start). It is at the Lancastrian Suite in Dunston and tickets start at £15. Read More http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2012/05/30/chris-hughton-exclusive-interview-with-mark-douglas-61634-31073178/#ixzz1wTKeThOa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 all I can say is the man is impeccable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19421 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 all I can say is the man is impeccable Agreed Cheers for that MF, canny read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41440 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would use his shit for toothpaste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19421 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would use his shit for toothpaste. Dont think I would go that far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Whoever came up with this thread title obviously hasn't seen his sex tape--then again, maybe they have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Tell y what footage I wouldn't have minded seeing - they had a 'dance off' competition (from the Fenners n Sheephead days of Soccer AM) one pre-season or at Christmas and Hughton and Saylor were the finalists iirc . I bet Hughts can cut some rug mind . Seeing Saylor taking part in a competion with the emphasis on irony, comedy and being ott all at the same time would have been funny . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41440 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Dont think I would go that far Plastic fan tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYD 0 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 A proper gent. A model professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 He's said he follows the example of Bobby Robson and that shines through. A refreshing contrast to the majority of arseholes plying their trade these days. The worst examples being the likes of Paul Ince, rightfully sacked and moaning about racism.... or Sam Allardyce, rightfully sacked and reveling in the pay-off while imagining Real Madrid would be failing their fans not to give him that job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalarnyStone 0 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Just a top top bloke. Criminal that he got the shitty end of the stick while the likes of Rodgers & Lambert are gettiong top jobs off the back of 1 decent pl season each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10511 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Just a top top bloke. Criminal that he got the shitty end of the stick while the likes of Rodgers & Lambert are gettiong top jobs off the back of 1 decent pl season each. I wouldn't be shocked to see someone try and poach him. Norwich, Swansea, maybe even Villa would want to continue their current trend of hiring ex-Birmingham City Managers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalarnyStone 0 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I wouldn't be shocked to see someone try and poach him. Norwich, Swansea, maybe even Villa would want to continue their current trend of hiring ex-Birmingham City Managers? Villa? come on.... If I was Hughton, I wouldn't see either of the other two as a step up from where he could be if he got brum promoted next year. Big if though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerbarton 24 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 He's just an absolutely sound bloke. Would love to see him take over a Premier League team and come back to St. James' Park next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 West Brom are the ones being heavily linked with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10511 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 West Brom are the ones being heavily linked with him. and Norwich. Wouldn't be surprised to see him want to finish what he's started at Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41440 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 He's just an absolutely sound bloke. Would love to see him take over a Premier League team and come back to St. James' Park next season. This. I'd expect he'd get a welcome on a par with Sir Les too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) This. I'd expect he'd get a welcome on a par with Sir Les too. REPORTED Edited June 2, 2012 by Kevin S. Assilleekunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41440 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 You disagree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 You think just because they're black they'd get the same level of reception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41440 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hughton's black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 29618 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 He's been given permission to talk to Norwich. Hopefully he gets the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6867 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Don't see them as any better a club than Birmingham. They could be back in the Championship in a year. He'd be better off holding out for the West Brom job imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Norwich will be in trouble without Lambert. A squad full of League 1 and Championship players, without their superb manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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