Chris Hughton

“Well, it's about getting points. And there are different ways of getting points. Whether you're offensively good, capable of scoring enough goals to win enough games, or resilient enough not to lose too many.”

“I understand the Rooney Rule and I understand why it is critical in America. I certainly think there are differences between the American system and in American football, there is such a large percentage of players who are of ethnic backgrounds. I think there is a difference here... I don't think its appropriate here.”

“I certainly believe in a type of Rooney Rule - in legislation that doesn't give black and ethnic individuals a job but, at least, puts them in the frame.”

“One thing I would always say is speculation is always flattering because if someone is talking about you or linking you to a job then it's something that is flattering.”

“For a player with his talent, it is about doing it consistently week in, week out and over 90 minutes.”

“I speak to black and ethnic coaches who ring me, or write to me, for some advice. There is a frustration from a lot of young, very able, black coaches to find that pathway that will get them into full-time positions.”

“When I signed for Spurs, I was the only black player in the team.”

“When I was a player the mentality was black people would make good players but weren't captain material or managerial material. That stereotyping existed.”

“You don't expect to have a happy changing room when things are not going so well.”

“The more games I have as a manager the more I realise that there is only one thing that really matters - getting results and accumulating points.”

“Don't get carried away when things go well, don't get carried away when they go badly.”

“The ideal time to take over a club is always in the summer, but I'd certainly rather take over with four games having gone than 10, 14, 20 played.”

“Whatever role I have had on the management side I pride myself on having done my best in the job. I have never shied away from that responsibility.”

“A big part of managing is managing defeats and assessing where you are. It's making sure that you prepare a group of players and that you create an environment that is a competitive one but that is also a realistic one.”

“I've always been a great believer that you work as hard as you can and try to have some direction in your life.”

“It's tough when you are fighting relegation.”

“My concerns have always been to do the best job I can. But I am conscious that I'm a black manager and I am conscious that there is a profile that goes with that.”

“I have never been afraid of being in charge, whether I have been coach, manager or caretaker.”

“If you are a manager who is in your first or second job, the big worry would be where is your next job coming from, but I'm not in that position.”

“What I have done in my management career means I would have a good chance to get offered a job that will give me a chance to achieve success again.”