Chris Hughton Quotes

Chris Hughton

Profession : Footballer

Birth : December 11, 1958

When we see something as a problem, we have to try and solve it and the best way is generally through education.

Chris Hughton

Of course you get butterflies as a manager.

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When you speak to potential black and ethnic coaches who want to go into the game, one aspect that they always speak about are role models. They would like to see representation, more at a higher level. And any part I can play in that I am delighted to do.

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You don't expect to have a happy changing room when things are not going so well.

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

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

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As a coach you're able to have better relationships with the players because you're not picking the team.

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I was brought up working class in east London with my own thoughts and my own beliefs and, when I began playing, I got involved in charity work and expanded those beliefs.

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As a manager, you manage a team and there are good periods where there are good feelings in the group.

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The ideal time to take over a club is always in the summer, but I'd certainly rather take over with four games having gone than 10, 14, 20 played.

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

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

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You're always looking where you could do better.

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I think the nature of the game can be very unforgiving and of course, the longer you are out of the game - this is a very fast evolving game and particularly with the media we have.

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One thing I would always say is speculation is always flattering because if someone is talking about you or linking you to a job then it's something that is flattering.

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I always keep busy it gives you an opportunity to go through your coaching methods, your files, to see how other managers are working and re-educate yourself.

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It's true, I did write - but it's probably not as dramatic as it sounds.

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Management has never been the most important thing for me.

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I was a coach at Spurs for 15 years. I did want to go into management but what was important to me was doing a very good job in whatever capacity I was employed.

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I've always had strong views on social issues such as hospitals - I think we should have a good health system - and the education system, too.

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