Source: Northern_Echo
Magpies could lose Hughton – Coyle
BOLTON boss Owen Coyle believes Newcastle run the risk of losing their manager Chris Hughton if his contract situation is not resolved quickly.[LNB] On recent evidence, it seems a formality that Hughton whose current deal finishes at the end of this campaign would be offered a new contract.[LNB] However, the club were forced to issue a statement in October confirming their intention to negotiate with the 51-year-old by the turn of the year following rumours his job was under threat.[LNB] Coyle finds it incredible'' there was such speculation given what Hughton has achieved and feels if Newcastle want to keep hold of him, they must act soon.[LNB] The situation arose where he was given the opportunity, but he has earned everything he has got to this point,'' said Coyle.[LNB] The sooner that contract situation is sorted out the better because they run the risk of losing him because of the quality he has.[LNB] There is no doubt in my mind that he is desperate to stay at Newcastle because of the size of the club, the job he has done and the group of players he has.[LNB] So the sooner they sort that, the better.'' Coyle thinks Hughton's attitude has been exemplary in dealing with the various problems that have arisen during his time in charge of the Tyneside club.[LNB] I think Newcastle have been a breath of fresh air this year you look at the job Chris has done and it is truly remarkable,'' Coyle said.[LNB] You see the little bits of sniping that went on regarding Chris last month when they went out of the Premier League there was absolute turmoil at that football club.[LNB] The one constant at the club was how calm and focused Chris stayed, knowing he could do that job and bring a huge football club back to the Premier League.[LNB] They did it in tremendous style in the Championship and they have carried that on this season. Through all the speculation and conjecture, he has stayed calm.[LNB] Coyle has also paid tribute to Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan, a former Wanderers skipper who he expects to receive a warm welcome on his return to the Reebok Stadium today.[LNB] I think that should be the case for any player coming back to a former club where they have given their heart and soul as he did,'' Coyle said.[LNB] He was a terrific player and also a terrific captain for the football club.[LNB]
