http://www.espnstar.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item543501/Could-Jol-take-over-at-Newcastle/Could Jol take over at Newcastle?
After sacking Chris Hughton, Newcastle owner Mike Ashley look to replace him with Martin Jol at Tyneside.
Ashley's sacking of Hughton has provoked anger within the Newcastle squad, but the owner could look to replace him with ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss Martin Jol, who recently resigned as Ajax Amsterdam's manager, according to reports in the Guardian.
However, this may not be enough to placate the suad, with Sol Campbell furious that the players were not consulted at all by the management change.
"What the hell is going on", Campbell said.
"It makes no sense.
"No one had a clue in training this morning. This will hit the players hard. They will not be happy. Chris is a guy who did an unbelievable job at Newcastle."
While the manager position remains unfilled at Tyneside, Ashley has appointed Peter Beardsley to fill the position on a temporary basis.
According to reports, Hughton's departure hit the Newcastle staff and players hard, with several struggling not to break into tears, which was understandable as the manager had steered the club to the Championship title and Barclays Premier League promotion last May.
Newcastle issued a statement on Monday saying: "The board would like to place on record their thanks to Chris for his considerable efforts during the club's transition from Championship to Premier League football. Chris has shown exceptional character and commitment. Regrettably the board now feel an individual with more managerial experience is needed to take the club forward. The task of appointing a new manager now begins."
Hughton issued his own statement through the League Managers' Association, saying: "We have built on last season's momentum following promotion back up to the Premier League and have produced some excellent results to see us sitting midway in the table.
"I am immensely proud of my achievements with Newcastle and I enjoyed a fantastic relationship with the players, my staff and the supporters during my time as manager. I now wish them and the club all the very best for the future. The termination of my contract is now in the hands of the LMA and I will therefore be making no further comment at this stage."
Hughton's sacking followed weeks of speculation after he and the board at Newcastle had failed to reach an agreement about a new contract.
