Source: Team_Talk
Toon chief hails departing Calderwood
ewcastle managing director Derek Llambias has paid tribute to Colin Calderwood for the role he played in the club's Premier League return.[LNB] The Scot, who joined the club as a coach in February last year and most recently has been working as manager Chris Hughton's assistant, left Tyneside yesterday to take up the vacant manager's post at Hibernian.[LNB]Calderwood admitted the opportunity to manage in the Scottish Premier League was simply too good to turn down.[LNB]Llambias told the Magpies' official website: "The part Colin played in our recent success should not be underestimated.[LNB]"He is a first-class professional and was very popular amongst the players and staff.[LNB]"It's a tremendous opportunity for him to manage a big club in Scotland. He has had success as a manager before and I'm sure he will do so again.[LNB]"Along with everyone else connected with Newcastle United, I wish Colin the very best of luck with Hibernian and in the rest of his career."[LNB]
