Hughton happy with win

19 August 2009 23:14
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Newcastle caretaker boss Chris Hughton was delighted after his side's 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday lifted them to third in the Championship.[LNB] Shola Ameobi netted the winner after 15 minutes when Andy Carroll helped on Steve Harper's clearance and the striker controlled before half-volleying superbly inside keeper Lee Grant's left post.[LNB]Newcastle were unable to find a second goal and it took good saves by Harper from Michael Gray and substitute Francis Jeffers to ensure the win.[LNB]The victory maintained Newcastle's unbeaten start to the campaign as they seek to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.[LNB]Hughton told the club's official website: "I don't think it was the prettiest win, but nonetheless it was very pleasing.[LNB]"I think we needed that second goal for the game to open up but their keeper has made some terrific saves.[LNB]"We got the early goal like we'd hoped and it was a great goal, real route one stuff and another fantastic finish from Shola.[LNB]"After that both sides have had a couple of good chances and we've got Steve Harper to thank for two great saves in the second-half.[LNB]"But we've got the win and that's the most important thing.[LNB]"We're back up to third and confidence is high and two successive wins."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports