The old Chris Hughton discussion thread

[buzza]

One game and people call for heads to roll....OH DEAR OH DEAR OH DEAR

[M4]

One game and people call for heads to roll....OH DEAR OH DEAR OH DEAR

 

Not one game. Blackpool and he was doing it early last season too.

[Dave]

It's pretty funny how people think they know better than Hughton. 'He needs to learn' - Such a patronizing comment about someone who knows far more about football, far more about management and far more about the team.

 

What a stupid post.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

It's pretty funny how people think they know better than Hughton. 'He needs to learn' - Such a patronizing comment about someone who knows far more about football, far more about management and far more about the team.

 

Righto, let's close down the forum then people.

 

Didn't realised you needed a UEFA licence to express an opinion about your team.

[Parky]

It's pretty funny how people think they know better than Hughton. 'He needs to learn' - Such a patronizing comment about someone who knows far more about football, far more about management and far more about the team.

 

Righto, let's close down the forum then people.

 

Didn't realised you needed a UEFA licence to express an opinion about your team.

 

Uefa 'B' minimum apparently.

[Memphis]

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/8420810.Hughton_says_he_will_stick_with__key__man_Nolan/

 

CHRIS Hughton has claimed Kevin Nolan is the “key” to his preferred system at Newcastle United, and hinted he will continue to play the midfielder in an attacking midfield role despite Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke.

 

Nolan has started all six of the Magpies’ Premier League matches this season, and while a return of three goals is not to be sniffed at, questions have been asked of the midfielder’s suitability for the key position at the apex of a five-man midfield.

 

Summer signing Hatem Ben Arfa would offer greater pace and fluidity on the shoulder of Andy Carroll, but Nolan’s presence has so far restricted the Frenchman to a pair of appearances on the left of midfield.

 

Similarly, Hughton’s continued reliance on Nolan has ruled out the possibility of pairing Carroll with another centre-forward, but having watched the former Bolton midfielder score 17 Championship goals last season, the Magpies manager is not about to apologise for the faith he continues to show in him.

 

“Kevin is a big, big player for us,” said Hughton. “He is key to what we do. What he does for us is play in the important role either off the front man or in the midfield, and he will always get into goalscoring positions – that is what makes him important.

 

“Even in a very tight game against Stoke, he was in that position to get our best opportunity of the second half. I have no worries about a player like Kevin.”

 

Nolan is likely to retain his place for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City, a game that will come too early for Danny Simpson, Danny Guthrie and Steven Taylor.

 

Hard to argue against Nolan's undue influence after reading something like that.

[Ronaldo]

Incredible.

[Disco]

“Kevin is a big, big player for us” - aye he is right fat cunt.

[alpal78]

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/8420810.Hughton_says_he_will_stick_with__key__man_Nolan/

 

CHRIS Hughton has claimed Kevin Nolan is the “key” to his preferred system at Newcastle United, and hinted he will continue to play the midfielder in an attacking midfield role despite Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke.

 

Nolan has started all six of the Magpies’ Premier League matches this season, and while a return of three goals is not to be sniffed at, questions have been asked of the midfielder’s suitability for the key position at the apex of a five-man midfield.

 

Summer signing Hatem Ben Arfa would offer greater pace and fluidity on the shoulder of Andy Carroll, but Nolan’s presence has so far restricted the Frenchman to a pair of appearances on the left of midfield.

 

Similarly, Hughton’s continued reliance on Nolan has ruled out the possibility of pairing Carroll with another centre-forward, but having watched the former Bolton midfielder score 17 Championship goals last season, the Magpies manager is not about to apologise for the faith he continues to show in him.

 

“Kevin is a big, big player for us,” said Hughton. “He is key to what we do. What he does for us is play in the important role either off the front man or in the midfield, and he will always get into goalscoring positions – that is what makes him important.

 

“Even in a very tight game against Stoke, he was in that position to get our best opportunity of the second half. I have no worries about a player like Kevin.”

 

Nolan is likely to retain his place for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City, a game that will come too early for Danny Simpson, Danny Guthrie and Steven Taylor.

 

Hard to argue against Nolan's undue influence after reading something like that.

 

This is getting sad quite honestly, stubbornness that will be both his and unfortunately our undoing. 

[merlin]

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/8420810.Hughton_says_he_will_stick_with__key__man_Nolan/

 

CHRIS Hughton has claimed Kevin Nolan is the “key” to his preferred system at Newcastle United, and hinted he will continue to play the midfielder in an attacking midfield role despite Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke.

 

Nolan has started all six of the Magpies’ Premier League matches this season, and while a return of three goals is not to be sniffed at, questions have been asked of the midfielder’s suitability for the key position at the apex of a five-man midfield.

 

Summer signing Hatem Ben Arfa would offer greater pace and fluidity on the shoulder of Andy Carroll, but Nolan’s presence has so far restricted the Frenchman to a pair of appearances on the left of midfield.

 

Similarly, Hughton’s continued reliance on Nolan has ruled out the possibility of pairing Carroll with another centre-forward, but having watched the former Bolton midfielder score 17 Championship goals last season, the Magpies manager is not about to apologise for the faith he continues to show in him.

 

“Kevin is a big, big player for us,” said Hughton. “He is key to what we do. What he does for us is play in the important role either off the front man or in the midfield, and he will always get into goalscoring positions – that is what makes him important.

 

“Even in a very tight game against Stoke, he was in that position to get our best opportunity of the second half. I have no worries about a player like Kevin.”

 

Nolan is likely to retain his place for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City, a game that will come too early for Danny Simpson, Danny Guthrie and Steven Taylor.

 

Hard to argue against Nolan's undue influence after reading something like that.

 

Who can be surprised ? It's clear that Nolan appears to be undroppable by those comments...I wonder why Bolton didn't share Hughton's enthusiasm for the player..?

 

Can see big trouble brewing over this if Nolan produces any more sub-standard performances - whether they be at home or away....managers live or die by results and Hughton has the right to make the selections . If they prove wrong, he will eventually pay the price.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

If Hughton fucks up his career over Kevin Nolan it will be one of the weirdest things I've witnessed in football.

[Parky]

The worrying thing about those quotes are that they are way too emphatic. Just doesn't sound right. There is protecting/defending a player and then there is making comments that sound like blind praise. These comments are the latter.

[Dr Venkman]

it was only yesterday i was saying i hope he doesnt dig his heels in to show who's boss and he's showing signs of it already.

[Decky]

Failed to mention the fact that he missed that brilliant chance I see.

[Mr Logic]

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/8420810.Hughton_says_he_will_stick_with__key__man_Nolan/

 

CHRIS Hughton has claimed Kevin Nolan is the “key” to his preferred system at Newcastle United, and hinted he will continue to play the midfielder in an attacking midfield role despite Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke.

 

Nolan has started all six of the Magpies’ Premier League matches this season, and while a return of three goals is not to be sniffed at, questions have been asked of the midfielder’s suitability for the key position at the apex of a five-man midfield.

 

Summer signing Hatem Ben Arfa would offer greater pace and fluidity on the shoulder of Andy Carroll, but Nolan’s presence has so far restricted the Frenchman to a pair of appearances on the left of midfield.

 

Similarly, Hughton’s continued reliance on Nolan has ruled out the possibility of pairing Carroll with another centre-forward, but having watched the former Bolton midfielder score 17 Championship goals last season, the Magpies manager is not about to apologise for the faith he continues to show in him.

 

“Kevin is a big, big player for us,” said Hughton. “He is key to what we do. What he does for us is play in the important role either off the front man or in the midfield, and he will always get into goalscoring positions – that is what makes him important.

 

“Even in a very tight game against Stoke, he was in that position to get our best opportunity of the second half. I have no worries about a player like Kevin.”

 

Nolan is likely to retain his place for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City, a game that will come too early for Danny Simpson, Danny Guthrie and Steven Taylor.

 

Hard to argue against Nolan's undue influence after reading something like that.

 

And playing in the same position HBA wouldn't? Bizzare given HBA is clearly twice the player Nolan is - if not thrice.

[Benwell Lad]

It's pretty funny how people think they know better than Hughton. 'He needs to learn' - Such a patronizing comment about someone who knows far more about football, far more about management and far more about the team.

 

Righto, let's close down the forum then people.

 

Didn't realised you needed a UEFA licence to express an opinion about your team.

 

Thats nowt. You need a minimum of 50 international caps to sit in the seats behind me at the match !

[TRon]

Hughton's real test was always going to be this season. He's done a sterling job so far but he needs to decide what sort of football we are going to play in this league and whether the players he picks are giving him the best chance of winning games. He might be right that Nolan is one of those but I don't think so. Never have and probably never will unless the results on the pitch prove otherwise.

[Gallowgate Toon]

The justification to play Nolan ahead of Ben Arfa is based on goals but Nolan hasn't looked like scoring since Villa, his only good chances against Blackpool he fluffed. Ben Arfa may well not score many but it won't take very much for him to beat Nolan's tally (which is only going to be bolstered by penalties, which Joey Barton is equally as good at) as long as Ben Arfa can make space for himself around the edge of the box, i'm sure he can get some shots off and with his accuracy that'll surely result in goals, something Nolan doesn't have the ability to do.

[Mick]

At least he's confirmed what most of us thought anyway not that watching Nolan plod around will be any easier.

[Crumpy Gunt]

I hope Hughton hasn't put a deposit down at the Astley Arms for his Christmas Dinner. He'll lose his money if so.

[The Prophet]

Whats also a worry with this statement is that it suggests he'll be starting HBA on the left which throws the balance of the side. The lad plays in the middle, give him a chance.

[Guest Roger Kint]

Whats also a worry with this statement is that it suggests he'll be starting HBA on the left which throws the balance of the side. The lad plays in the middle, give him a chance.

 

Does he? Every game i have watched he played on the wing. Any idea how often he has played central?

[Gallowgate Toon]

Whats also a worry with this statement is that it suggests he'll be starting HBA on the left which throws the balance of the side. The lad plays in the middle, give him a chance.

 

Does he? Every game i have watched he played on the wing. Any idea how often he has played central?

He's mostly been deployed as a winger, rarely been played through the middle in the past but he doesn't play anything like a wide player, more importantly he doesn't think like a winger. Even on his youtube vids, his most effective work has come from the middle, often cutting in and making something happen. In a way he's nullified on the wing, yes he's a good dribbler but it's easy to double mark him out wide, there was a wall in front of him at times against Stoke.

 

Get him in that free role and his options are endless. He can make himself available and dribble from deep, he can play people in and he can make some decent off the ball runs and if he can make himself space he's got a good shot on him too.

[Cronky]

If Hughton is intending to play Nolan against Man City, I think he's right to say so now, before this issue gets too out of hand and undue pressure is put on the player.

 

It's pretty funny how people think they know better than Hughton. 'He needs to learn' - Such a patronizing comment about someone who knows far more about football, far more about management and far more about the team.

 

Righto, let's close down the forum then people.

 

Didn't realised you needed a UEFA licence to express an opinion about your team.

 

Uefa 'B' minimum apparently.

 

Obviously any idea that we shouldn't challenge a professional's view would make this forum redundant, and besides, the professional isn't always right. But the tone of a lot of the comments suggest that the solution is obvious and Hughton is a fool or a coward for not realising that.

 

That's just not the case here.

[The Prophet]

Whats also a worry with this statement is that it suggests he'll be starting HBA on the left which throws the balance of the side. The lad plays in the middle, give him a chance.

 

Does he? Every game i have watched he played on the wing. Any idea how often he has played central?

 

You can tell by the way his style of play. Constantly drifting inside, sliding passes through to the forwards, taking players on. He rarely hugs the touch line.