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

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.Managing director Derek Llambias yesterday moved to reassure supporters owner Mike Ashley is not looking to offload once again.No sale: HughtonWhile 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.Hughton said: 'It's very reassuring, but that's something I was aware of.'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.'I don't expect anybody to go, but I also don't expect anybody to want to go.'Llambias' comments came amid speculation over the futures of the likes of Steven Taylor and Andy Carroll.'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.' 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  

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