Source: PA
Hughton leaves Newcastle
Newcastle have parted company with manager Chris Hughton, the Barclays Premier League club confirmed this afternoon.
The 51-year-old leaves the club just seven months after guiding them back into the top flight and with them sitting 11th in the table.
They were beaten 3-1 at West Brom, a result which looks to have brought Hughton's time with the club to an end, just over a month after they beat bitter rivals Sunderland 5-1 and won 1-0 at Arsenal.
A statement read: "The board would like to place on record their thanks to Chris for his considerable efforts during the club's transition from Championship to Premier League football.
"Chris has shown exceptional character and commitment since being appointed manager in October 2009. The club wishes him well for the future. Regrettably the board now feels that an individual with more managerial experience is needed to take the club forward.
"The task of appointing a new manager now begins. An announcement will be made shortly regarding transitional arrangements pending the appointment of a successor."
