STEVE HARPER has revealed that Chris Hughton has left Toon players with no doubts about who's boss at Newcastle United.
United’s longest serving player has painted a different picture of the usually placid figure of Hughton who has looked a cool and collected figure during what has been at times a turbulent and stressful 2009.
But despite Newcastle United’s lofty position in the Coca-Cola Championship, Toon players returned to Tyneside today under no illusions about their workload in the next six days as they prepare to take on Preston North End in what will be a tricky away day.
And in-form keeper Harper insists Hughton is more than capable of turning up the heat in the United dressing room.
Harper gave a different insight from the Newcastle training ground today when he told the Chronicle: “He’s done it a few times.
“Colin Calderwood and Paul Barron can be pretty feisty too if need be.
“And that can only be good. Chris comes across as diplomatic, but you have to be in this job, as manager of Newcastle United – you can’t help but be diplomatic.”
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