Hughton takes April award

Toon chief rewarded with another prize

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Hughton takes April award

Hughton: April winner

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Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has been named as Championship Manager of the Month for April.

The Magpies capped a memorable season with another fantastic month, taking 16 points from a possible 18 including five consecutive victories.

Hughton beat Blackpool's Ian Holloway, Cardiff chief Dave Jones and Leicester's Nigel Pearson to the accolade.

Alan Curbishley, chairman of the Coca-Cola Manager of the Month Awards panel, said: "Chris Hughton deserves special praise for the way in which he has masterminded another superb month for the Magpies.

"Their unbeaten run in April capped a fine season and culminated in them lifting the Championship title and with it a return to the Premier League at the first time of asking."