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Hughton set to replace Lambert as Norwich agree fee with Birmingham
By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 09:11, 6 June 2012 | UPDATED: 10:44, 6 June 2012
On his way: Chris Hughton is set to take charge of Norwich
Chris Hughton is set to take charge of Norwich after the Barclays Premier League club agreed a compensation package with Birmingham.
The news comes on the day that Paul Lambert, who resigned from the Carrow Road hotseat last week, will be unveiled as Aston Villa's new manager.
Birmingham revealed that they 'reluctantly' granted Hughton permission to discuss personal terms with the Canaries after acting chairman Peter Pannu admitted he deserved the opportunity.
A club statement 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.'
Pannu, speaking to the club's official website, added: '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.'
Norwich, meanwhile, confirmed in a statement: '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.'
Experience: Hughton has bossed in the top-flight previously with Newcastle
Norwich wasted no time in their search to replace the Scot. They ruled out frontrunner and Cardiff boss Malky Mackay earlier this week after chief executive David McNally insisted they were only looking for a boss with top-flight experience.
Instead Hughton, who lead Newcastle to promotion from the Championship before he was dismissed only months later at St James' Park in December 2010, has been swiftly identified as the man to fit that bill.
The former Spurs No 2 was linked with the vacant West Bromwich Albion post.
But the 53-year will take his trusted St Andrew's back-room staff to East Anglia with assistant Colin Calderwood, coach Paul Trollope and England goalkeeper coach Dave Watsonm who recently worked with John Ruddy on international duty in Manchester, all joining him.
Staying together: Hughton's trusted assistant Colin Calderwood will join him along with goalkeeper coach Dave Watson (R)
Hughton leaves Birmingham after just 12 months in charge. He guided them to fourth in the Championship last term, missing out on the play-off final after losing the semi-final to Blackpool.
His reputation was enhanced, however, after impressing on a fine Europa League run despite behind-the-scenes financial uncertainty at the Midlands club.
Blues’ chief scout Ewan Chester could also join Hughton and has already served a spell at Carrow Road.
On the up: Hughton guided Newcastle to the Premier League as champions in 2010
Hughton can expect to be handed a considerable resources to improve the Canaries this summer after McNally revealed the club intend to invest heavilly in new recruits.
Hughton will have a task of convincing wantaway star striker Grant Holt to stay at the club, although the promise of new arrivals could well help him.
McNally said recently: 'We are looking to improve the squad this year, we are looking to invest heavily in new players.
Uncertain future: Hughton will have to persuade wantaway Grant Holt to stay at Carrow Road
'We are under no pressure to sell any players – if we do sell any players then the extra money goes to the football manager, so I think we are in a terrific place.'
Norwich finished in 12th place following their promotion to top-flight last season and Hughton will hope to improve on that next term
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By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 09:11, 6 June 2012 | UPDATED: 10:44, 6 June 2012
On his way: Chris Hughton is set to take charge of NorwichChris Hughton is set to take charge of Norwich after the Barclays Premier League club agreed a compensation package with Birmingham.
The news comes on the day that Paul Lambert, who resigned from the Carrow Road hotseat last week, will be unveiled as Aston Villa's new manager.
Birmingham revealed that they 'reluctantly' granted Hughton permission to discuss personal terms with the Canaries after acting chairman Peter Pannu admitted he deserved the opportunity.
A club statement 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.'
Pannu, speaking to the club's official website, added: '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.'
Norwich, meanwhile, confirmed in a statement: '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.'
Experience: Hughton has bossed in the top-flight previously with Newcastle Norwich wasted no time in their search to replace the Scot. They ruled out frontrunner and Cardiff boss Malky Mackay earlier this week after chief executive David McNally insisted they were only looking for a boss with top-flight experience.
Instead Hughton, who lead Newcastle to promotion from the Championship before he was dismissed only months later at St James' Park in December 2010, has been swiftly identified as the man to fit that bill.
The former Spurs No 2 was linked with the vacant West Bromwich Albion post.
But the 53-year will take his trusted St Andrew's back-room staff to East Anglia with assistant Colin Calderwood, coach Paul Trollope and England goalkeeper coach Dave Watsonm who recently worked with John Ruddy on international duty in Manchester, all joining him.
Staying together: Hughton's trusted assistant Colin Calderwood will join him along with goalkeeper coach Dave Watson (R)
Hughton leaves Birmingham after just 12 months in charge. He guided them to fourth in the Championship last term, missing out on the play-off final after losing the semi-final to Blackpool.
His reputation was enhanced, however, after impressing on a fine Europa League run despite behind-the-scenes financial uncertainty at the Midlands club.
Blues’ chief scout Ewan Chester could also join Hughton and has already served a spell at Carrow Road.
On the up: Hughton guided Newcastle to the Premier League as champions in 2010Hughton can expect to be handed a considerable resources to improve the Canaries this summer after McNally revealed the club intend to invest heavilly in new recruits.
Hughton will have a task of convincing wantaway star striker Grant Holt to stay at the club, although the promise of new arrivals could well help him.
McNally said recently: 'We are looking to improve the squad this year, we are looking to invest heavily in new players.
Uncertain future: Hughton will have to persuade wantaway Grant Holt to stay at Carrow Road'We are under no pressure to sell any players – if we do sell any players then the extra money goes to the football manager, so I think we are in a terrific place.'
Norwich finished in 12th place following their promotion to top-flight last season and Hughton will hope to improve on that next term
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