Hughton hoping his third stint as manager is brief
CHRIS Hughton is hoping that his third spell as caretaker boss of Newcastle United is a brief one - after admitting that the club need to appoint a permanent manager "as soon as possible".
With the squad reassembling for the start of pre-season training tomorrow, Hughton has again been asked by United owner Mike Ashley to take charge on a temporary basis. He will be assisted by Colin Calderwood, who has rejoined the club on a week-to-week contract, and goalkeeping coach Paul Barron until there is a breakthrough in Ashley's attempts to sell United.
Hughton admits he has "no idea" how long that will take, but is at pains to point out that his sphere of influence will not include recruitment, player contracts or deciding which of the squad members will be allowed to leave.
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