http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Chris+Hughton IrishCentral Chris Hughton en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sean_oshea/shock-as-chris-hughton-fired-as-newcastle-manager-111394989.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sean_oshea/shock-as-chris-hughton-fired-as-newcastle-manager-111394989.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:10:11 PST In a shock move Newcastle have sacked manager Chris Hughton, the former Irish international, despite the fact that he'd led them to promotion last season and a mid table position in the Premier league this yearFormer England international Peter Beardsley has been appointed the interim manager He currently manages the reserve teamThe Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan described himself as 'gutted, surprised and shocked' by the decision, according to Sky Sports READ MORE ]]>