Hughton told high-flying Newcastle will not have to sell more players in January

24 December 2009 09:32
Chris Hughton will continue to guide Newcastle's push for promotion safe in the knowledge he will not have to sell any players next month.[LNB]Managing director Derek Llambias yesterday moved to reassure supporters owner Mike Ashley is not looking to offload once again.[LNB]No sale: Hughton[LNB]While the news came as no surprise to Hughton it offers him continuity as the club look to maintain their 10-point lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship starting at struggling Sheffield Wednesday on Boxing Day.[LNB]Hughton said: 'It's very reassuring, but that's something I was aware of.[LNB]'We have got a group of lads at the moment who are halfway through a campaign and the thought of getting promotion is a real driving force.[LNB]'I don't expect anybody to go, but I also don't expect anybody to want to go.'[LNB]Llambias' comments came amid speculation over the futures of the likes of Steven Taylor and Andy Carroll.[LNB]'We don't envisage anyone leaving in January because we want to make sure Chris has the players he needs to get us back up.'[LNB] Newcastle 2 Middlesbrough 0: Toon see off North East rivals to go clear at topShow us the money! Newcastle chief reveals no one has met Ashley price[LNB]  

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