Chris Hughton Quotes

Chris Hughton

Profession : Footballer

Birth : December 11, 1958

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

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I have never been afraid of being in charge, whether I have been coach, manager or caretaker.

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Whatever role I have had on the management side I pride myself on having done my best in the job. I have never shied away from that responsibility.

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I worked under a lot of 'top-class managers at Spurs and had to take over as 'caretaker a couple of times when things were not going well. I know what's required.

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I didn't set out specifically to be a manager, but once you end up in that role you want to be measured against the best in the profession.

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Managing in the Premier League isn't something I am fearful of.

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I enjoyed a wonderful career at White Hart Lane. I had some terrific highs as a player in the eighties and to go from there and have so many years on the coaching staff is something that makes me very proud.

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

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My concerns have always been to do the best job I can. But I am conscious that I'm a black manager and I am conscious that there is a profile that goes with that.

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The more games I have as a manager the more I realise that there is only one thing that really matters - getting results and accumulating points.

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

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On a good day everybody can beat everybody.

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

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Credit to all the clubs, if there are incidents anywhere I think the clubs are very quickly on that and are banning supporters who are making racial comments. I think clubs are very much on top of what they see.

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I have spoken on many occasions about what I felt about a lack of black managers at the highest level. Total inclusion is good for our game and that is what I think everyone wants to see.

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Racial events in our game, which we are trying as hard as we can to eradicate, are always going to happen. You hope that it is something that doesn't escalate. Sometimes when times are harder they become more prevalent.

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

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I consider Birmingham a proper football club; the tradition and support base that fits the club.

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

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