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Emerson Crane

Emerson Crane

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Jah Lush Wrote:

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> kpc Wrote:

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> > Decent game at St Andrews. Draw a fair result.

> > Straight question. Does Defoe always fall over

> > that much?

>

>

> No, but he was born offside.


I always thought that could also be levelled at Slyvan Wiltord in his pomp. :)

SeanMacGabhann

SeanMacGabhann

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and yet, not that surprising is it? You got the impression the powers at Newcastle were just waiting for the right moment and yesterday's poor display was reason enough


Hard to see what Hughton has done wrong - I can't see anyone else getting them promoted and sitting where they are in the Premiership. I suspect quite a few people who wished them well will now be not-a-little chuffed if they go down again

Emerson Crane

Emerson Crane

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You'd think that they'd have learnt their lesson, the guy has done them proud and that's how they repay him. There should be some kind of safeguard for guys like him that have done a decent job. I guess we supporters should be immune to this sort of behaviour by now but it leaves avery bad taste in the mouth. I hope he gets a job elsewhere and comes back to haunt the ungrateful buggers.
matthew123

matthew123

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5-0 home win over Villa, 5-1 over local rivals Sunderland, 1-0 win at the Emirates, 1-1 against the Champions, just been promoted, half way in the table. This was nothing to do with Chris Hughton's qualities as a Manager this was all you need to know about Mike Ashley.
Jah Lush

Jah Lush

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That shows a distinct lack of ambition from the directors at Newcastle United. Alan Pardew hasn't exactly covered himself in glory when it comes to managing football clubs. How is he any better than Chris Hughton? I predict a short tenancy. He'll be sacked within ten months.
Jah Lush

Jah Lush

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I was being generous. He really is crap isn't he.


This from the Mirror's Oliver Holt -


STUPIDITY in a football club owner should never be a surprise but Mike Ashley's sacking of Chris Hughton has raised the imbecility bar to new heights.

Let's get this straight: Hughton gets the club promoted last season despite little investment from the owner; somehow he manages to mould a combustible headstrong set of players into a formidable unit again; he organises them into a side that exceeds expectations in the Premier League this season; thrashes Sunderland; wins away at Arsenal and gets the best out of Andy Carroll to the point where he is drafted into the full England side.

And for this Hughton gets the bullet. Madness. No other word for it.

Emerson Crane

Emerson Crane

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If it is to be believed, Martin Jol turned down the Toon job because of his relationship with Chris Hughton. It thats true, Jol has gone up hugely in my estimation. I was always thought he'd been shat on by Spurs, and for him to maitain his dignity then, and act in a decent manner over this, is the mark of a decent fella in a dirty business.
Ladygooner

Ladygooner

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Ladygooner Wrote:

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> We are 3rd in the league - 2 points off the

> leaders and joint top in the champs league group.

> We will win at home against Belgrade and go

> through to the next stage and no one will remember

> our loss against Braga away. Arsene Wenger should

> stay


Make that top of the league and through to next stage of Champions League!

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