Madmax 9,219 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Newcastle United have sensationally sacked manager Chris Hughton, just over a year after he was first appointed the club's manager on a permanent basis. Hughton guided the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking last season, but his position came under scrutiny after the club opted to put talks on a new deal on the back burner.Shortly afterwards, Hughton led the Magpies to a stunning win over north-east rivals Sunderland - a victory that appeared to strengthen his hand.A statement on Newcastle's official website said: "Newcastle United Football Club have today parted company with manager Chris Hughton. Goalkeeping coach Paul Barron also leaves the club today."The board would like to place on record their thanks to Chris for his considerable efforts during the club's transition from Championship to Premier League football. Chris has shown exceptional character and commitment since being appointed manager in October 2009. The club wishes him well for the future."Regrettably the board now feels that an individual with more managerial experience is needed to take the club forward. The task of appointing a new manager now begins. An announcement will be made shortly regarding transitional arrangements pending the appointment of a successor."Martin O'Neill has emerged as an early favourite to replace Hughton, while Norwich boss Paul Lambert, former West Ham manager Alan Pardew and Slaven Bilic are also being tipped to be contenders.SoccernetAm I the only one baffled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwylino 329 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 HUGE MISTAKE This will bite them in the Ass later I regard hughton as a decent manager despite his inexperiance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 why is Bilic always rumoured to be line of contention everytime there is a vacant role at a Premier League club?I think Mike Ashley just used him to get Newcastle's credibility to a point where he is out in the shadows, and was just waiting for a point in time to get rid of him while they were in the PL to hire someone who would be a big name. A decent manager imo, and i can't see why he has been sacked especially after nicking a point against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,315 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Bring Back Keegan the Messiah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Great coach. Really have a lot of time for Chris Hughton, he's humble and has a wonderful state of humility. Great person and a really likeable character in English football. He's drawn with CHELSEA and beaten ARSENAL in recent weeks, and beat Newcastle's arch-rivals Sunderland 5-. He deserved that contract! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Bad move Newcastle unless they have a super replacement lined up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Hughton for Chelsea Assistant Manager please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc-meleady 192 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Perfect decision for Newcastle...if your mentally retarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Apparently it's between Pardew, O'Neill and Jol (who's just resigned from Ajax) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc-meleady 192 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Yeah Martin Jol is now the 5/4 fav after leaving Ajax by mutual consent today, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Yeah Martin Jol is now the 5/4 fav after leaving Ajax by mutual consent today,Wouldn't mind Jol if I were a NUFC fan to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskoviolente 425 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 all of them managers lined up to take over are a good choice, i think.but i don´t get it - why didn´t they gave hughton the new contract ? he was getting good results with the barcodes, really formed a good team there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 all of them managers lined up to take over are a good choice, i think.but i don´t get it - why didn´t they gave hughton the new contract ? he was getting good results with the barcodes, really formed a good team there.Well I asked my Newcastle supporting friend, he replied simplyMike Ashley's a cunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,315 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Alan Pardew set to be the next manager. Step backwards for already mediocre club.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Well I asked my Newcastle supporting friend, he replied simplyMike Ashley is a fucking idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,315 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Alan Pardew is set to be named as the new Newcastle manager within the next 24 hours (BBC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Pardew has been appointed, it's official. (5 and a half year deal)/thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 60 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Didnt they want a manager with more top flight experience? The only top flight 'experience' Pardew has is getting teams relegated. Lets not forget his last job, he was sacked by LEAGUE ONE Southampton.Another CHEAP option for Ashley.I feel sorry for the NUFC fans, theyre not a bad club, unfortunately they're run by a clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Pardew has been appointed, it's official. (5 and a half year deal)/thread.No way is he gana last 5 years..give him a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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