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[Football] Chris Hughton: 'It’s a good feeling to be the manager of a big club'
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junior
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I wouldn't bet against Stephens and/or Duffy being there as well next season.
Official Old Man
Uckfield Seagull
Good players looking to get a good manager promoted to the EPL.
Sadly, once promoted, all will be moved on back to the EFL.
Sadly, once promoted, all will be moved on back to the EFL.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
For Knocky and Bong almost certainly, the Championship is very much their level, as far as Muzza is concerned though surely retirement beckons?
Pint of Ale and a Burger
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Knocky and bong did a fantastic job in helping us stay up in the premier League.
They are maybe not top 6 players but very competent in the premier League.
I think they will both be key players to a newly promoted Forest.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
I fear it will be quite a task for Chris Hughton to get Forest promoted in the short term, at least with the playing staff that they have, Muzza would have retired long before they make it, and who knows where Knocky will be playing next season anyway, he isn't even a Forest player.
I would also question their competency in the Premier League, Knockhaert worked hard and sort of did ok, but l do think that Bong was a bit out of his depth to be honest.
I think they have a pretty strong squad, underperformed with Lamouchi in the beginning of this season. Lots of experience, good quality and a couple of promising youngsters. I'm sure their goal is to be in the top 6 next season.
To be fair to Bong, he was never bad. His first season he was actually pretty good and 50 apps with very few actual stinkers is pretty good for a player who didn't get to the top flight until he was 28/29. The issue was more (for me at least) his age catching up with him. He's 32 now and pace was never his strength, so tipping over 30 against some RAPID wingers really highlighted that lack of pace.
For Bong (32), Knockaert (29) and Murray (37) time is against them and it's a sign of their quality that they're still doing it in the Championship, however, I think their career in the top flight is rightly over.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
A lot of work to do between now and then, they are still hovering just above the relegation zone, and the Championship is notoriously difficult to get out of as we know.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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It's good to see the Treegulls puling clear of the relegation spots..
GingerBeerMan
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- Dec 29, 2011
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Lump on for a Forest promotion push next year
larus
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I keep a check on their results now. Ex Seagulls old boys.
Looks like he’s achieved the main goal for this season - survival.
Next season, push on I expect.
Looks like he’s achieved the main goal for this season - survival.
Next season, push on I expect.
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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- Aug 18, 2013
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What a guy. I see Glenn posted a photo of them adopting the pre match huddle on Insta. Very weird feeling more connected to Nottingham players rather than ours (because I've seen Bong, Knockaert Glenn and Hughton more than anyone other than Dunky)
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Shooting Star
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Same here, I must say I hold greater affection for them than our current crop for those same reasons, as well as what they achieved for the club! I'm a closet Forest fan on the side at the moment.
This.
And the reason is racism.
Part of me thinks that some people are too stupid to realise when they are being racist and part of me thinks that some people are too racist to realise when they are being stupid. Pass me a Venn diagram pencil and I'll....ah, well.
I hold greater affection for them than our current crop for those same reasons, as well as what they achieved for the club! I'm a closet Forest fan on the side at the moment.
Really, I must say that statement is up there as one of the strangest I’ve heard in over 20 years of being a member here, wow.
They have a pretty nice schedule going forward and 45 points to play for. With a minor miracle, they could do it this season. Their squad is certainly good enough to finish at least in the top 10.
deslynhamsmoustache1
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Championship football Swanny? I don't know how much you've watched other than one/two season's with Swansea but it really is the best league in the world as top loses to bottom and then bottom loses to one place above bottom!!! there are no nice schedules, easy games, just the attrition of 2 games a week when anything can happen. If Hoots mirror's his time with us, then its survival this term and push on next season when he has rebuilt his side in the summer.
I've watched a lot of Championship football for lots of years and agree with most of what you are saying but its not as random as you make it sound - good teams win more than bad teams and while not "easy", playing the bottom 14 is easier than playing the top 10. I dont think they will reach the playoffs this season, just saying that there is a slim outside chance if they really get going.