The Managers Chris Hughton: Truth behind Newcastle exit | Inside Brighton transfer strategy | Life at Tottenham
Dec 2, 2025
Chris Hughton, a former professional footballer and manager known for his work with Newcastle and Brighton, reflects on his career journey. He shares insights into his early playing days at Tottenham and the key influence of Jack Charlton on Irish football. Hughton reveals the unexpected circumstances surrounding his dismissal from Newcastle and discusses Brighton's innovative transfer strategy, emphasizing character assessment in player recruitment. He also addresses the challenges of modern football and expresses a longing for a managerial role.
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Jack Charlton's Tactical Credit
- Chris defended Jack Charlton's coaching, saying Ireland's identity under Jack was pressure-based, not route-one.
- He urged listeners to watch games like 1988 vs USSR to see the tactical nuance Jack coached.
Build Coaching Confidence Deliberately
- Learn coaching by observing experienced coaches and practicing confrontation in front of players.
- Hughton said he deliberately put himself in pressured roles to build confidence speaking in dressing rooms.
Use Stop-And-Go Coaching
- When coaching, use 'stop, go again' selectively to show and fix details without killing natural play.
- Hughton credits Pat's method of identifying and letting play flow as crucial learning.