Hughton’s search continues.
Posted on November 6th, 2010 | 9 Comments |
Brian Kerr was a name that had been thrown around, but both Hughton and Kerr, who is currently managing the Faroe Islands, have ruled out that rumour. Another name that was being mentioned was Kevin Sheedy, but Hughton has said today that there is no basis in that rumour either.
Hughton missed out on his first-choice when Steve Clarke turned the opportunity to return to Tyneside, and it seems that the process of finding a replacement for Calderwood is taking longer than anticipated. It’s a situation that needs to be resolved soon though as Hughton can’t keep doing everything on his own.
“There’s no truth to the speculation that Brian Kerr will be coming to the club as my assistant,” replied Hughton when asked by The Chronicle about the rumours of Brian Kerr being appointed as his sidekick.
“Brian, at this moment, is manager of the Faroe Islands and doing a very good job, as he always does, so he won’t be coming in. I hear Kevin Sheedy’s name has also been mentioned but again, there’s no truth in that.”
So that is those two names ruled out then. Despite that though, Hughton is still looking for his own replacement, contrary to some opinions that suggest that he will be told who he is working with.
“Filling the position that Colin Calderwood left is still a work in progress. It’s obviously work that we have to do behind the scenes at the moment.”
“Do I need to bring someone in to fill that role? Yes. Irrespective of last week, a club of this stature needs to have a number two, there is a lot of responsibility on the manager. An assistant has a number of specific roles that he carries out, which is why I’m looking for a replacement for Colin.”
“I’ve lost a very good man in Colin, not only as a friend, but as a coach too. There are, of course, names that I very much have in mind, but like I say, finding a replacement is still a work in progress.”
It would be nice if the situation could be resolved as soon as possible, but it is also important that Hughton takes his time to make the right appointment. Hughton has to be able to put a lot of trust in his new assistant, whoever it may end up being, which is whay it’s important that it is he who chooses who it is going to be.
I just hope it gets sorted, soon.
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