The old Chris Hughton discussion thread

[Mr Logic]

Don't think this has been posted.. from the Sunday Sun.

 

"Have I enjoyed it? Um, I suppose, well, I would have to say it would be yes, overall. Maybe not everything.

 

"The best way to put it is that I’ve enjoyed the challenge of being Newcastle United manager. The pressures and stresses of being a manager make it very difficult to enjoy it fully because you’re always on the go and always dealing with one thing or another. That is the nature of the job.

 

“But certainly I’ve enjoyed the challenge. And I think I have enjoyed the response of this group of players to the challenge.

 

“That has given me the most enjoyment, seeing a good group of players come back from where they were at the beginning of last season.

 

"I don’t mind being more high profile. I’m OK with that. Would I prefer to do less of the media work? Well, yes – I think every manager will tell you they would like to spend all of their time on the training pitch, but it is part and parcel of the job when you manage a big club.

 

"You have to understand the responsibilities of things like talking to fans because they are important. It’s never something that I would stop doing, even though it probably doesn’t come that easily to me.

 

"In some ways it has gone very quick and in other ways it has gone very slow. That’s because of the highs and lows – when you’re in the thick of it, it can be tough. You enjoy the highs but you can’t enjoy them for long.

 

"As soon as you win, you’re back focusing on the next game. You don’t get a minute to enjoy it really. What I’ve been fortunate with is that we’ve had more good times than bad times since I’ve been here.”

[mrmojorisin75]

So is he shit again now? I can't keep up with the wild swings of hyperbole whenever anything happens.

[Dokko]

So is he shit again now? I can't keep up with the wild swings of hyperbole whenever anything happens.

 

He fuked up royally at the weekend imo, not for team selection but for not being able to change the game properly.

 

One good thing about Hughton is he learning and he does learn from most of his mistakes. Fingers crossed its all taken on board, though Everton selection is going to cause him headaches and I won't be judging him on what he does there.

[mrmojorisin75]

So is he shit again now? I can't keep up with the wild swings of hyperbole whenever anything happens.

 

He fuked up royally at the weekend imo, not for team selection but for not being able to change the game properly.

 

One good thing about Hughton is he learning and he does learn from most of his mistakes. Fingers crossed its all taken on board, though Everton selection is going to cause him headaches and I won't be judging him on what he does there.

 

Aye he's conservative in the extreme, that much is true. Hopefully he'll learn conservative won't keep us up. Time will tell.

[Dave]

Have I enjoyed it? Um, I suppose, well, I would have to say it would be yes, overall. Maybe not everything.

 

 

'Least he's honest.

[Mr Logic]

Big test for him tomorrow, not least team selection but substitutions and tactical changes if and when needed.

[The Prophet]

Concerns will grow if Smith in particular starts tomorrow.

[Ronaldo]

No sure how you can say with certainly that Hughton is learning from his mistakes. He essentially picked a player on saturday that clearly held us back in The Championship.

[Ronaldo]

Absolute nonsense. Smith was invisible against Wolves but for a few typically misplaced passes. He doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the team.

[TheGuv]

I thought he has a been a passenger in all 3 of our games so far. He just stays in the centre circle all game

[Liam Liam Liam O]

I thought he has a been a passenger in all 3 of our games so far. He just stays in the centre circle all game

 

Apart from when he's kicking people up a height in our penalty area.

[Guest malandro]

I thought he has a been a passenger in all 3 of our games so far. He just stays in the centre circle all game

Probably following his manager’s instructions. 

[womblemaster]

This game really is going to expose if hughton is capable of stepping up to this lvl as a manager, sadly i doubt it, but Would luv it. luv it, if he proved me wrong!

 

 

[Alberto2005]

Absolute nonsense. Smith was invisible against Wolves but for a few typically misplaced passes. He doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the team.

Anywhere near the team? Guthrie injured and Tiote only been available for the Blackpool game who would you have picked?

[Ronaldo]

Someone else.

[dinotheprehistoricgeordie]

Someone else.

 

Great reply there. Fact of the matter is Hughton didn't drop Smith as he had no one to replace him with (Tiote only recently signing for the club) and Smith had played ok in the last two games.

[Weezertron]

He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool.

 

 

[themanupstairs]

He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool.

 

 

 

Agreed. He could have got away with playing Vuckic in the middle with Barton from the start. We really need to step up a little bit with his development. You can't keep them in cotton wool for too long. Would have given the lad some good experience.

[Guest]

He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool.

 

 

 

The alternative was Nolan and people moan when he plays CM.

[Guest MrBrown]

He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool.

 

 

 

The alternative was Nolan and people moan when he plays CM.

 

People moan whatever fucking happens.

[David28]

Interesting interview with Hughton.

 

 

Hughton will do a runner if Newcastle finish in top half

 

 

Hughton will do a runner if Newcastle finish in top half KNEE trouble has prevented Chris Hughton from taking part in tomorrow’s 30th Great North Run, but he has promised to race next year if Newcastle United finish in the top ten.

 

Despite a morale-boosting 6-0 victory over Aston Villa, the Magpies remain a team very much hoping to stay clear of the relegation zone in their first season back in the Premier League.

 

Defeat to Blackpool at St James’ Park reminded Tyneside that avoiding the drop back to the Championship will not be easy, although Hughton has been satisfied by plenty of his team’s play.

 

After today’s trip to Everton, Newcastle will return to the North-East in time to experience the atmosphere around the city for tomorrow’s Great North Run.

 

Ideally Hughton would have ran the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields but long-standing knee niggles prevents him from doing so. He will, though, change that if Newcastle surpasses expectations in the top-flight this season.

 

“Yes, you can put that on record, I will run next year if we get in to the top ten,”

 

claimed Hughton. “I could walk it and I could jog some of it. I’ve got a knee that allows me to do everything I need to do out on the training pitch, but I couldn’t do it.

 

“It’s something I’d quite like to do and it’s one of course I’ve known about for some time but a little problem with my knee restricts me from doing it.”

 

For Newcastle to stand any chance of finishing in the top half, Hughton knows he needs the majority of his playing staff to find top gear.

 

One player who has failed to hit the Premier League alight so far has been Jonas Gutierrez, but his boss is convinced that he will come good sooner rather than later.

 

“With all players you look at the qualities we have and we’re very aware of the qualities he brings to the team,”

 

said Hughton. “Amongst that, there will be good games and bad games, that’s the nature of the position he plays.

 

“Wayne Routledge didn’t have by his standards the best of games last Saturday against Blackpool and similarly he plays in a position that’s an offensive position, where generally you’ll be up and down more than your more stable centre-half and full-back positions. We’re very aware of what Jonas brings to the team.”

 

Gutierrez should retain his place at Everton today but Hughton thinks Hatem Ben Arfa, the loan signing from Marseille, will not take too long to push the attack-minded players at the club for a place.

 

Hughton said: “He’s come with a lot of enthusiasm, still one area that’s always difficult when foreign players come is a real grasp of the language.

 

“Ben Arfa has got an English teacher but the best way for any foreign player is being around the other players listening to the jokes, wind-ups and what have you.”

 

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/8400509.Hughton_will_do_a_runner_if_Newcastle_finish_in_top_half/

[joeyt]

Let's see how much bottle he's got today   

[Parky]

He didn't have to play a DM. We were at home against Blackpool.

 

 

 

Agreed. He could have got away with playing Vuckic in the middle with Barton from the start. We really need to step up a little bit with his development. You can't keep them in cotton wool for too long. Would have given the lad some good experience.

 

Would be good for him to get a few minutes here and there.

[Dokko]

Let's see how much bottle he's got today   

 

Reckon unchanged.

 

Tiote needs to come in but regardless what he does here we'll lose.

[merlin]

Interesting interview with Hughton.

 

 

Hughton will do a runner if Newcastle finish in top half

 

 

Hughton will do a runner if Newcastle finish in top half KNEE trouble has prevented Chris Hughton from taking part in tomorrow’s 30th Great North Run, but he has promised to race next year if Newcastle United finish in the top ten.

 

Despite a morale-boosting 6-0 victory over Aston Villa, the Magpies remain a team very much hoping to stay clear of the relegation zone in their first season back in the Premier League.

 

Defeat to Blackpool at St James’ Park reminded Tyneside that avoiding the drop back to the Championship will not be easy, although Hughton has been satisfied by plenty of his team’s play.

 

After today’s trip to Everton, Newcastle will return to the North-East in time to experience the atmosphere around the city for tomorrow’s Great North Run.

 

Ideally Hughton would have ran the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields but long-standing knee niggles prevents him from doing so. He will, though, change that if Newcastle surpasses expectations in the top-flight this season.

 

“Yes, you can put that on record, I will run next year if we get in to the top ten,”

 

claimed Hughton. “I could walk it and I could jog some of it. I’ve got a knee that allows me to do everything I need to do out on the training pitch, but I couldn’t do it.

 

“It’s something I’d quite like to do and it’s one of course I’ve known about for some time but a little problem with my knee restricts me from doing it.”

 

For Newcastle to stand any chance of finishing in the top half, Hughton knows he needs the majority of his playing staff to find top gear.

 

One player who has failed to hit the Premier League alight so far has been Jonas Gutierrez, but his boss is convinced that he will come good sooner rather than later.

 

“With all players you look at the qualities we have and we’re very aware of the qualities he brings to the team,”

 

said Hughton. “Amongst that, there will be good games and bad games, that’s the nature of the position he plays.

 

“Wayne Routledge didn’t have by his standards the best of games last Saturday against Blackpool and similarly he plays in a position that’s an offensive position, where generally you’ll be up and down more than your more stable centre-half and full-back positions. We’re very aware of what Jonas brings to the team.”

 

Gutierrez should retain his place at Everton today but Hughton thinks Hatem Ben Arfa, the loan signing from Marseille, will not take too long to push the attack-minded players at the club for a place.

 

Hughton said: “He’s come with a lot of enthusiasm, still one area that’s always difficult when foreign players come is a real grasp of the language.

 

“Ben Arfa has got an English teacher but the best way for any foreign player is being around the other players listening to the jokes, wind-ups and what have you.”

 

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/8400509.Hughton_will_do_a_runner_if_Newcastle_finish_in_top_half/

 

Doubt very much that his long-distance running skills are going to be put to the test...!