We think one of Chris Hughton’s best qualities as a manager is that he takes nothing for granted, and never ever underestimates any side.
Chris Hughton – never lets results affect him – if at all possible
That happened last season when we visited teams like Scunthorpe United and Plymouth Argyle, and both teams gave us very good games, but it wasn’t because we underestimated those sides.
And it’s the same this season, and Chris is going out of his way to say that Blackburn are a good side, and of course Sam Allardyce will want to win tomorrow’s game on his return to St. James’ Park.
Big Sam of course was sacked in January of 2008, but the official reason given was that it was a mutual decision between club and manager, and Newcastle are reported to have had to pay out £6M to Sam and his rather large staff.
Hughton talked about the Blackburn game to the Evening Chronicle today:
“I see this as every bit as hard as the Sunderland game.” “We go into the game in confident form – that goes without saying – but we’re very, very conscious of what a good team they are.” “They’re a very well-organised team, and they have a lot of quality.”
The game marks a period when Chris has started to do, what he was very good at last season, building winning streaks.
And so far Newcastle are on a three game winning streak, and Chris is obviously hoping that win streak can become 5 by Saturday night, after we’ve played Fulham.
It’s also a 4 game non-losing streak, but they are not worth much, because theoretically a team could be unbeaten in the Premier League, get 38 draws and be relegated – so win streaks are what are really important.
Chris’ star is rising very quickly right now on Tyneside, and deservedly so, as Newcastle fans are starting to see that this man could become a very good manager for the club – in many different ways.
And as usual, Chris will not be getting carried away – about anything – as he continued:
“Football will always be results-based.” “There’s always a feel-good factor when results are going well, and there’s a little bit of doom and gloom when things are not going well.”
“They’re the emotions you have to ride.” “When you’re on a good run, you have to continue.” “There’ll be periods of the season when things aren’t going well and you’re losing a few games, and that’s when your players have to be resilient and work hard.”
“You can’t allow poor results to get to you, and you can’t get carried away with winning games, because the next one is equally hard.” “You have to put in the performance you did in the last game, or there’s every chance you might not win the game.”
Good words from the Newcastle manager, who never lets his emotions get the better of him – well – except for those 3.8 seconds after Newcastle have just scored a goal. 😀
We just love the guy!
Comments welcome.
9 comments so far
NUFC_Richyg01
Nov 9, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Comment #1As ever Mr Cool from Mr Hoots!
Suklowor
Nov 9, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Comment #2come on CH, please sign the contract soon…!
G
Nov 9, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Comment #3So if CH sees this as being as hard as the Sunderland game, then we can no doubt look forward to seeing signs across the internet soon reading 5am A1lardyce?
chuck
Nov 9, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Comment #4He`s right, Big Sam`s sides are not pretty to watch in terms of entertaining football.
But they are well drilled sides with each player aware of his role at all times and very dangerous at set plays.
They play for the most part route one football and are strong defensively, not an easy side to break down as some of the big clubs have found out over the years, percentage football !
Expect a tough game !
BeeGuy
Nov 9, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Comment #5Chuck is right, this will be a tough game vs. a group of hard workers. HTe key to me will be keeping the ball in play. Rovers are best with spot kicks, goal kicks, corners and throw ins. Keep them running around and not allowing them to get set to receive kicks and throws from stoppages, and you are half way home. I’d be shocked if there are more than 3 goals in this match.
chuck
Nov 9, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Comment #6Why thank you Bee Guy !
G
Nov 9, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Comment #7Beeguy @ 5. Whilst I agree with most of what you say, lets not forget how few goals Sunderland had scored lately until some local team who’s name slips my mind gave them something of a tonking! If we only score 1, and it is 1 more than them, I will be happy though.
Thump
Nov 9, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Comment #8@G: did Gateshead play them like? 😉
G
Nov 9, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Comment #9Dunno Thump, it’s gone again… maybe the Spartans?