Source: SKY_Sports
Butt puts faith in Magpies duo
icky Butt says coaching duo Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood have the respect of the Newcastle United squad.[LNB] Hughton and Calderwood have picked up the mantle at St James' Park after manager Joe Kinnear underwent a heart bypass operation.[LNB]Kinnear is likely to be absent for eight weeks, prompting the Magpies to put Hughton and Calderwood in control of first-team affairs.[LNB]The pair will lead Newcastle into battle in the fight against relegation and vice-captain Butt is putting his faith in the coaches.[LNB]Experienced"Chris and Colin work very hard together and I'm sure they will take to the challenge very well," Butt told the club's official website.[LNB]"We're sad about what has happened to Joe. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he comes back soon.[LNB]"But we are where we are and we have two very good coaches and experienced men behind us.[LNB]"They are more than capable of doing a job and they have the respect of all the lads.[LNB]"It's a difficult situation to be in, but we need to stick together as a group."[LNB]
