Chris Hughton

The percentages of black and ethnic players compared to those in management is a massive gap. We have to make sure we…

— Chris Hughton

If you're not starting well and not taking the lead, then you're constantly putting pressure on yourself as a team.

— Chris Hughton

You'll never get anyone saying something detrimental about Jose - he's an outstanding manager.

— Chris Hughton

Don't get carried away when things go well, don't get carried away when they go badly.

— Chris Hughton

It is harder to win Premier League games playing 4-4-2 without having players of the quality the top teams have.

— Chris Hughton

I think the fact that we are trying to get as many young black and ethnic coaches involved in the game through…

— Chris Hughton

I think all you can do is prepare properly for every game but you also have to be realistic. Be realistic about…

— Chris Hughton

You look back and reflect and there are things you could do better - even when there's been an 'experience that was…

— Chris Hughton

One thing I would always say is speculation is always flattering because if someone is talking about you or linking you to…

— Chris Hughton

The bosses at Newcastle basically decided they didn't want me. Ultimately, there isn't anything you can do about that. The only thing…

— Chris Hughton

Credit to all the clubs, if there are incidents anywhere I think the clubs are very quickly on that and are banning…

— Chris Hughton

If I look at my era, you looked at the black players who were playing then and there weren't many - Clyde…

— Chris Hughton

What I do know as a manager, as a person, is that you have to try and be honest with everyone around…

— Chris Hughton

I understand the Rooney Rule and I understand why it is critical in America. I certainly think there are differences between the…

— Chris Hughton

The most important thing is that you can make tough decisions, discipline people when you need to, but also create a spirit…

— Chris Hughton

I was brought up working class in east London with my own thoughts and my own beliefs and, when I began playing,…

— Chris Hughton

As a black manager, somebody talking in good terms about me I don't think can be a bad thing.

— Chris Hughton

If other managers are going to say things I can't legislate for that, that's their opinions.

— Chris Hughton

I was brought up in a football environment where we saw a lot of racism - whether it was abuse from other…

— Chris Hughton

What everyone wants to see are exciting football matches where fans get behind the team that they support.

— Chris Hughton

I've always been a great believer that you work as hard as you can and try to have some direction in your…

— Chris Hughton

Racism holds no place in our game and it holds no place in society. But unfortunately there are going to be incidents.

— Chris Hughton

For a player with his talent, it is about doing it consistently week in, week out and over 90 minutes.

— Chris Hughton

As a manager, if I saw a female on the line for my match, that would not worry me in the slightest.…

— Chris Hughton

When you play the top sides you cannot afford to be as open as 4-4-2 can leave you. Consequently teams adapt their…

— Chris Hughton

I think as a manager you want to manage at the highest level possible and international management is one of those higher…

— Chris Hughton

Whatever role I have had on the management side I pride myself on having done my best in the job. I have…

— Chris Hughton

When you look at role models, you tend to look at players who have played at the highest level, your Viv Andersons…

— Chris Hughton

I am immensely proud of my achievements with Newcastle and I enjoyed a fantastic relationship with the players, my staff and the…

— Chris Hughton

One thing that will never change as a manager is that there is so much game stuff and management stuff to deal…

— Chris Hughton

Whether it is a classy performance where you are creating a lot of chances or a scrappy one-goal win, it doesn't matter.

— Chris Hughton

The nature of football can bring out the best in people, but it can also bring out the worst in people.

— Chris Hughton

The more games I have as a manager the more I realise that there is only one thing that really matters -…

— Chris Hughton

The ideal time to take over a club is always in the summer, but I'd certainly rather take over with four games…

— Chris Hughton

My concerns have always been to do the best job I can. But I am conscious that I'm a black manager and…

— Chris Hughton

I always keep busy it gives you an opportunity to go through your coaching methods, your files, to see how other managers…

— Chris Hughton

I was a coach at Spurs for 15 years. I did want to go into management but what was important to me…

— Chris Hughton

Everybody knows what Peter Crouch's strengths are and when he plays he is a handful for any side.

— Chris Hughton

I feel there has to be a concerted effort that we encourage, in whichever way, more black and minority ethnic coaches to…

— Chris Hughton

I remember going to stadiums and huge sections of the stand gave you racial abuse. It was never nice but it wasn't…

— Chris Hughton