Chris Hughton targets new deal at Newcastle

07 September 2010 09:29
First things first: Newcastle manager Hughton [LNB]Chris Hughton wants to extend his stay with Newcastle but the manager insists contract talks are not his priority at the moment. [LNB]Hughton's current deal runs out at the end of the season but the former Tottenham defender is refusing to let talk about his future disrupt his plans to keep the Magpies in the Premier League. [LNB]He said: 'At the moment I'm just getting on with the job. Yes, my contract is up at the end of the season but my priority is just to get on and do the best job that I can and let other things take care of themselves. [LNB]'From my point of view where I want to be is manager of Newcastle United. That is where I am and I would like that to continue. But the most important thing is to get the results because I am also conscious that, as managers, we can go through bad periods. [LNB]'Things can change very quickly in football so all I want to do is concentrate on the job at the moment.' [LNB] Newcastle blow: Xisco handed three-match ban for reserve team redSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsCampbell tells Newcastle hotshot Carroll not to get carried awayNewcastle United squad for 2010-11NEWCASTLE UNITED FC

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