Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton's future in doubt as bookes suspend betting on him being sacked
Chris Hughton's future at Newcastle has been plunged into fresh doubt after bookies suspended betting on him being sacked.[LNB]The Toon manager's position has come under constant scrutiny despite an impressive start to life back in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]And now William Hill have stopped taking wagers on Hughton going after his odds were slashed from 16-1 in the race to become the next top-flight boss to lose his job.[LNB] The main man: Chris Hughton[LNB]Hughton guided Newcastle to promotion last season, and followed it up with a very decent start.[LNB]Recent results have been disappointing however, and Hughton kept his players in the dressing room for an hour before Sunday's disappointing 3-1 defeat at West Bromwich.[LNB]Hughton said: 'After a game like this you want to get certain things off your chest and it's also a good opportunity for the players. It is normal when there has been a performance like there has been.[LNB] Blow: Somen Tchoyi scores West Brom's first goal in their win over Newcastle[LNB]'What has been said in the changing room will stay in there. But we haven't been good today and I think an inquest at the end of the game is normal in those circumstances.'[LNB]There was speculation over Hughton's future earlier in the campaign, but there is no doubt that Newcastle fans have taken the manager into their hearts.[LNB]His reputation was enhanced considerably in the town when Newcastle thrashed their bitter rivals Sunderland in October's derby clash.[LNB] Odemwingie at the double as Newcastle are beatenWest Brom v Newcastle : All the action as it happened[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Chris Hughton Places: Newcastle
