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Chris Hughton wins North East Sports Personality of the Year award.

January 21st, 2011 | 14 Comments |

Hughton accepting the award.
Hughton accepting the award.
Ex Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton won the “North East Sports Personality of the Year Award” at the BBC North East and Cumbria Regional Sports Awards yesterday evening.

The event, held at The University of Sunderland, saw Chris winning the award despite being sacked as Newcastle manager in December of last year, supposedly for being too inexperienced to manage the club in the Premier League. He was, of course, replaced with current manager, Alan Pardew.

The judges commented that Hughton received the award because they were:

“Impressed with his quiet determination and skilful handling of what was at times a tricky situation.”

Newcastle United also received the “Team of the Year” award for their achievements under Hughton, including being promoted to The Premier League as champions with a massive 102 points.

Speaking at the award, Hughton was asked if he was “a little bit hurt by the way it all ended.”

To this, Hughton replied: (more…)