Hughton set for Canaries talks

Tue, 12 Jun 18:20:27 2012

Birmingham have confirmed they have "reluctantly" granted permission for Norwich to talk to Chris Hughton after the Blues manager expressed a wish to speak to the Canaries.

Norwich are in the market for a new boss after Paul Lambert completed a switch to Aston Villa on Saturday. Hughton has been heavily linked to the managerial vacancy at Blues' neighbours West Brom, but the 53-year-old is now set for talks at Carrow Road.

A statement released by Birmingham on Wednesday morning read: "Birmingham City FC can confirm that Norwich City FC have made an approach for Chris Hughton with regards to their vacant managerial position. Hughton expressed a wish to speak to the Canaries and permission was reluctantly granted."

Acting chairman Peter Pannu said: "Chris is a great manager and deserves the opportunity to speak to Norwich, which is why we have granted him permission to speak to them."

Speculation linked both Malky Mackay and Neil Lennon to the vacancy at Norwich, but they have confirmed their move for Hughton.

A club statement read: "Norwich City can confirm that Birmingham City have granted the club permission to speak to Chris Hughton about the vacant managerial position at Carrow Road. The club will be making no further comment at this stage."

 

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  1. Terry Connor interested in replacing CH

    From Gary, on Thu 7 Jun 13:20

  2. Just heard a rumour .......Terry Connor interested in­ replacing CH

    From Gary, on Thu 7 Jun 13:19

  3. i truly believe CH is using the little success he had­ with us last season to grab at what he thinks a better­ proposition before his flame fades as lets be honest he­ has not really done a terrible amount in the managers­ seat and he is thinking best grab my chance incase it­ was a fluke , but he has to realise it was not he who­ gave Birmingham their better than expected season it­ was the other way around, KRO....

    From bluenose4eva, on Thu 7 Jun 10:22

  4. get your choice right dont destroy birmingham city only­ to get rid of hughton in 9 months­ time.....buster...gut....

    From buster gut, on Thu 7 Jun 9:02

  5. Chris Hughton would be a better choice than Mackay,more­ experiance in top flight and Norwich would treat him­ better than Newcastle,with a bit of money to spend on­ the squad he could be a good replacement for Lambert,he­ has ambition and a point to prove.

    From Mally, on Thu 7 Jun 2:53
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