Hughton Leaves Birmingham City
Chris Hughton has been appointed the new manager of Norwich City. Birmingham City now begin their search for his replacement.
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Birmingham City statement on Hughton departure
– Peter Pannu, Birmingham City Acting Chairman"We'd like to thank Chris and his team for their efforts over the last 12 months and they leave with our best wishes.
"Chris is a great man and a proven manager and we didn't want to stand in his way when Norwich made an approach with the offer of a top flight managerial position.
"We will now actively seek a new coaching team to build on the good work done during the 2011/12 season."
Chris Hughton Twitter trending
Norwich City to announce Chris Hughton as their new manager.Well done Chris very nice fellow from my Spurs days
From @Lord_Sugar on Twitter:Sorry to see Chris Hughton leave Birmingham for Norwich. Great manager, best of luck CH. Now lets hope Blues get someone almost as good in
From @James_Phelps on Twitter:Very much looking forward to working with Chris Hughton & his staff, heard nothing but good things. Can’t wait to get started.
From @Johnruddy86 on Twitter:Chris Hughton confirmed as new Norwich Manager
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