Hughton: “It will 100% be my decision”There have been some slightly confusing messages in both yesterday’s and today’s press about the seach for Colin Calderwood’s successor as assistant manager at St James’s Park.
Local reporter, Luke Edwards of the Journal, is insisting that Hughton will “Take his time” in the seach for a new deputy. However in the interview transcribed in the piece, there is something of a mixed message, with Hughton himself seemingly suggesting, as we reported yesterday, that it is something he will dealing with over the next few days, and also that he has someone in mind for the position already, but also saying “I’m going to think about it for a while”.
Hughton said on the succession:
“It will 100% be my decision because it has to be. He is going to be my assistant so it is important I know I can work with that person.(more…)
Hughton: "Big blow".Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton, has been talking to Tyneside newspaper, The Chronic on the “big blow” of losing deputy, Colin Calderwood, to Hibs. He also spoke on the search for his replacement, which, said Hughton, he would be dealing with “over the next couple of days”.
Starting with a tribute to his erstwhile deputy, Hughton said:
“For us it is very much a case of business as usual.
“It’s a big blow to lose Colin Calderwood but certainly one I can understand.
“He’s not only very good at what he does as a coach but he’s also a very good friend.”
On Calderwood’s sudden move to Hibs, Hughton continued:
“When an opportunity like this comes along it is difficult to turn down, and it is no surprise he was in the frame because he has such good pedigree.
“He’s looked to take the opportunity and I wish him well.”(more…)
Fancy coming home, John?I think all in all it’s fair to say that yesterday was a rather busy day with regard to activity around the club.
First there was the matter of Andy Carroll having to face court in the morning, then there was the revelation of his strange bail conditions whereby he must live with club captain, Kevin Nolan.
The final piece of action on Tyneside came yesterday when Colin Calderwood called time on his Newcastle career as assistant manager in favour of a move north of the border to manage Hibernian. Personally, I’m not so sure just what Calderwood used to do at Newcastle though. By that I mean I am unsure just how important he has been. It has been Hughton has taken the plaudits whilst Calderwood just got on with things quietly in the background. Nonetheless, Newcastle must act quickly to find a replacement, but just who is that going to be? (more…)
Calderwood: Leaving for the "Hibees".Newcastle United first team coach, Colin Calderwood, has left the club to become the new manager of Hibernian in Edinburgh, who are currently lying eighth in the Scottish “Premier” League.
It has been no secret that Calderwood was being interviewed for the position, as it was reported by the BBC earlier today, with the announcement of his appointment finally coming later on the official websites of the respective clubs. NUFC.co.uk also reported that the Stranraer born ex ‘Spurs and Scotland defender was approached by Hibs themselves, and couldn’t resist a return to the manager’s hot seat, having enjoyed previous spells as manager at Northampton Town and Nottingham Forest before joining the Magpies.
Calderwood himself said on the move and his time at Newcastle: (more…)
Carver - Back in Toon?Since our Championship winning season drew to a close a few weeks back, Newcastle United have had more coaches departing than the local bus station.
The latest one to break rank was Alan Thompson, who relinquishes his role as reserve-team coach in favour of a move up to Celtic where he will become Neil Lennon’s new less than glamorous assistant.
Thompson’s departure follows hot on the heels of another one of our backroom staff, Kenny Wharton, and that leaves us with only a manager, an assitant manager and a goalkeeping coach working behind the scenes with the players. So is this little backroom reshuffle Hughton’s chance to get his own men in? Something he didn’t have a chance to do when he first took on the role as manager. (more…)
