Source: FOOTYMAD
Toon's 'Unsung Hero' Starts To Make A Noise
Les Ferdinand knows the rollercoast ride that is Newcastle United Football Club. He saw some highs at St James' Park as a player during his two years, and he was very critical of Mike Ashley when we were relegated. But he says Chris Hughton has turned the tide with his "man-management skills". Les Ferdinand: “I worked with Chris Hughton at Tottenham and I have always had a lot of respect for him. “That respect only increased when I saw the way he conducted himself when all hell was breaking loose at Newcastle. “He was shoved into the background again when Alan Shearer came in. "He had been a No.2 for a long time and people say No.2’s always fail. Well, Chris has broken the mould. “Chris is cool and calm. He understands football very well. He knows how to treat players. “His man-management skills are second to none. He has worked with some very good managers over the years. “I think he was an unsung hero for a long time but now people are beginning to recognise how good he is as a No.1.”
