Dave Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 ...anyone? I'd much rather keep him than bring some knacker like Kinnear in, but I still think a proper manager and a couple of additions would have us walking this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I almost feel reluctant to give Hughton any praise because I know Ashley's reasons for giving him the job are all wrong, but he has to take a lot of credit for setting the side out so well. We have been very organised so far this season and when you consider the amount of changes we have had to field that is credit to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Calderwood deserves praise too. Can't believe it - one goal conceded in 5 Chumpionship games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Just no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Rather have Hughton than Shearer at this point. He has the team better organized than they've been in ages. And they're playing hard for him when it counts...despite everything that is going on. Four cleansheets in four games. When's the last time that happened? But would much rather see a proven manager come in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 ...anyone? I'd much rather keep him than bring some knacker like Kinnear in, but I still think a proper manager and a couple of additions would have us walking this league. Would you count Shearer in the bracket, out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 ...anyone? I'd much rather keep him than bring some knacker like Kinnear in, but I still think a proper manager and a couple of additions would have us walking this league. Would you count Shearer in the bracket, out of interest? Pointless speculating as no proper manager worth his salt will even be considered by Ashley, with their pesky demands for funds and some form of backing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 All I could think of was Souness! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Applaud the way he's keeping his head down and just getting on with things, rather effectively at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 love our new found passing game. it really works infinitely better than that long ball shit we've played for years. for this, hughton/the coaches deserves massive respect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Applaud the way he's keeping his head down and just getting on with things, rather effectively at that. With everything that has gone on around him, he is one of the few to come out with some creditibility. A very respectable man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm not sure I want a new manager now. Hughton and Calderwood have done so well up to this point I just don't want anything to shake the boat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Aye, go on then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 He's going to win manager of the month isnt he Well played Chris . Legend for what you have done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Even if a new gaffer does come in they'd be mad not to keep Hughton at the club in a coaching role. The players obviously have huge respect for the guy and he's done a great job here so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Its hard to say no to a caretaker who has us winning and having only conceded 1 goal. That said, beyond the Championship he's not the man, and we need some continuity. I like him as a person from what I can see on the outside , and Ive gained a shit load of respect for him over the last few months. If its a choice between him and Kinnear though, there's no contest. Kinnear would try to sell Enrique for a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Was good to hear a small bout of "There's only one Chrissy Hughton" tonight towards the end of the game. I'd still sooner wait until a new manager is brought in, just so Ashley doesn't get any ideas, before singing his name, but it would be fitting if the whole crowd sang his name in Shearer's first game in charge when he's back to the role of coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Win in Cardiff and I'm sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Must have been some HT team talk, if Ashley does keep us I am all for him getting the job, and if we are sold and Shearer gets the job he had better fkn keep Hughton! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I don't think he'd take the job, he appears self aware to the situation and that he's not the right man permanently . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have just watched Hughton's post-match interview from last night and can honestly say that I have the upmost respect for the man. He has remained dingified and positive throughout his tenure and has the right balance of optimism and realism. Whilst we undoubtedly have the strongest set of players in the Championship, getting decent performances out of players such as Smith is no mean feat (even if some on here will argue that this is down to him not being a Premiership player in the first place). At this juncture, introducing a new manager could rock the boat slightly, especially one such as Shearer, who, as far as I can see it, will be learning on-the-job and largely relying on getting performances out of his players based on their respect for him. I hope that he wins the Manager of the Month award and that his good fortune continues after the international break. Dot-com sum it up quite nicely: It has been suggested that Hughton is in line for the August Championship Manager of the Month award - for taking the heat off the owner though, he really should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Agree with the post above. He oozes class and respect in his post-match interviews. He deserves a medal for what he has done to this club with what has went on. I hope this continues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have just watched Hughton's post-match interview from last night and can honestly say that I have the upmost respect for the man. He has remained dingified and positive throughout his tenure and has the right balance of optimism and realism. Whilst we undoubtedly have the strongest set of players in the Championship, getting decent performances out of players such as Smith is no mean feat (even if some on here will argue that this is down to him not being a Premiership player in the first place). At this juncture, introducing a new manager could rock the boat slightly, especially one such as Shearer, who, as far as I can see it, will be learning on-the-job and largely relying on getting performances out of his players based on their respect for him. I hope that he wins the Manager of the Month award and that his good fortune continues after the international break. Dot-com sum it up quite nicely: It has been suggested that Hughton is in line for the August Championship Manager of the Month award - for taking the heat off the owner though, he really should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.... He's got the players respect and they are very motivated at the moment, something that was lacking under Shearer's term it could be argued. The question still remains whether this is just feelgood "let's make the caretaker boss" stuff that usually happens during a honeymoon period when players want their favourite installed. That's the worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Hughton said: "What I did believe was that this group of lads could show a real desire to want to do well, and I never felt it would be through lack of effort or lack of conviction [if they did not]. "What we didn't know was the division and what we would be up against on a game-by-game basis. "I never felt they would show any less than they have shown; whether that would be enough to get us the amount of points we have got, I didn't know." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sheds Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 no, he's s*** yes 7 points from 9 is s*** alright he's s*** He's better than the last clown we had as manager Didn't think Shearer was that bad tbf. If he'd gotten us 7 points from the 8 games he was in charge we would still be in the premiership. Can't blame him for that, completely unmotivated overpaid c***s is pretty much all he had at his disposal. If you really think Hughton is better than Shearer (pretty much guarantee we'd be winning games down here with Shearer too) then you need to book yourself a place in a loony bin. You said it yourself, they were unmotivated. Who's job is it to motivate them? They appear to be just the opposite these days with a much weakened squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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