Chris Hughton is a former professional footballer and current football manager. Born on 11th May 1958 in Dublin, Ireland, Hughton has had a long and illustrious career in the sport.
As a player, he spent most of his career at Tottenham Hotspur, where he won the FA Cup in 1981 and the UEFA Cup in 1984. He also played for West Ham United, Brentford and Brentford, among other clubs. In total, he made over 400 appearances as a player in the English Football League.
After retiring as a player, Hughton began his coaching career at Tottenham, where he worked as a coach and later as an assistant manager. In 2008, he was appointed manager of Newcastle United, where he helped the team secure promotion to the Premier League. He was then appointed manager of Birmingham City in 2011, where he led the team to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
In 2012, Hughton was appointed manager of Norwich City, where he guided the team to promotion to the Premier League in his first season. He was also named the LMA Manager of the Year for that season. During his time at Norwich, he was known for his disciplined and well-organized approach, which helped the team secure its Premier League status for several seasons.
In 2014, Hughton was appointed manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, where he once again led the team to promotion to the Premier League. He has since established the team as a solid Premier League side, with notable performances in the league and a number of impressive victories against top teams.
Aside from his success as a manager, Chris Hughton is also highly regarded for his professionalism and his humble and modest personality. He is known for his strong work ethic, his attention to detail and his ability to get the best out of his players.
In conclusion, Chris Hughton is a highly respected and successful football manager, who has made a significant contribution to the sport throughout his career. His achievements, both as a player and as a manager, make him a valuable member of the football community and a true legend of the game.
The Ghana Football Association just announced the appointment of the Half Irish and half Ghanaian, A statement from the GFA website indicate
“ The Ghana Football Association has the pleasure to appoint Chris Hughton as Head Coach of the Black Stars following extensive deliberations between the two parties,'
'The appointment is in line with the vision of the GFA to continue with the project of building a formidable squad that started with Otto Addo in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament.
He will be assisted by George Boateng and Didi Dramani
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