[Albion] Chris Hughton statement

[dazzer6666]

Released by the LMA this morning....................

http://www.leaguemanagers.com/news/lma-latest/chris-hughton-statement/

In a statement released by the League Managers Association, Chris Hughton said: “I was hugely disappointed and surprised, by the decision that was made to end my time with Brighton and Hove Albion FC.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my four and a half years managing this special football club. I would like to put on record my gratitude to my coaching staff, the players, fans, everyone connected to the club and the wider community of Brighton & Hove and wish them luck for the future.

LMA Chief Executive Richard Bevan added: “Chris’ impressive tenure has been inspirational for his peers in the game.

“He has helped transform Brighton & Hove Albion, from fighting relegation to League One, to competing with the best teams in the world and retaining Premier League status for yet another season.

“This season, he again proved his managerial ability in also leading his team to the Semi-Final of the FA Cup for only the second time in the club’s history.

“He continues to be a tremendous role model for young managers and coaches in the game.”

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Bit pointless.

 

[Curious Orange]

Dignified as ever, thank you Chris.

 

[jamie (not that one)]

Can't argue with the above except he was surprised.

 

[Ernest]

Deluded to think he was surprised, he obviously NEVER comes on NSC then and sees the POLES

 

[Hugo Rune]

Dignified as ever, thank you Chris.

This.

 

[Jesus Gul]

read this as 'Chris Hughton Statue' - now that wouldn't be out of place

 

[wigman]

Wish him nothing but the best for the future.

 

[dazzer6666]

Bit pointless.

Absolutely true to type and in line with his press conferences, post match interviews etc. Being 'surprised' is about as controversial as he'd get. If he genuinely wasn't expecting it, might partly explain why it ended up being a sacking rather than mutual consent perhaps. We'll never know - Chris won't dish the dirt (if there is any). Way too dignified.

 

[Icy Gull]

Classy as always. [MENTION=38177]Anya1000[/MENTION] will now be hugely disappointed too

 

[Triggaaar]

read this as 'Chris Hughton Statue' - now that wouldn't be out of place

Surely that would depend on where they place it?

 

[WhingForPresident]

This praise for getting to the FA Cup semi is a bit silly really.

We beat Bournemouth reserves, got taken to a second leg and extra time against West Brom with Glenn Murray's cock saving the day, scraped past a second-string Derby team at home and were saved by a goalkeeping howler in a shambolic performance against Millwall.

 

[Jesus Gul]

Surely that would depend on where they place it?

It? I was thinking loads of 'em around Sussex painted different colours by local artists then auctioned off for good causes like the snowdogs

 

[METALMICKY]

Can't argue with the above except he was surprised.

This!

 

[SollysLeftFoot]

He'll easily get another role.

It is such a shame it was by sacking and not by mutual consent. That said, bit of a pointless statement really - of course you would be disappointed by being sacked...

 

[LamieRobertson]

Bit pointless.

Not really

 

[nicko31]

Wish him nothing but the best for the future.

Indeed, history will judge him well. Up there with the all time greats at the Albion

 

[LamieRobertson]

This praise for getting to the FA Cup semi is a bit silly really.

We beat Bournemouth reserves, got taken to a second leg and extra time against West Brom with Glenn Murray's cock saving the day, scraped past a second-string Derby team at home and were saved by a goalkeeping howler in a shambolic performance against Millwall.

Ye and Man City they only beat Swansea with a couple of dodgy goals...should give the cup to Watford

 

[Goldstone1976]

“Surprised” is the interesting word. I can’t interpret it in any more than only three ways:

1 “I paid no attention to the targets that had been set for me by the Board; I hadn’t realised they were important”

2 “The b’stards had more targets for me than they told me. That’s not on”

3 “I got stitched up”

2 and 3 are not mutually exclusive. Personally, I don’t believe 1.

 

[Mackenzie]

Nice fella, good manager.

Thanks Chris.