Chris Hughton: 'Result means more than sentiment'

Norwich City manager Chris Hughton has admitted that he has to put sentiment to one side when he takes his side to face Newcastle United.

Hughton served as Magpies boss for 18 months as he guided the club back to the Premier League following their relegation to the Championship in 2009.

The 54-year-old received a warm response from the home supporters last season when he returned to St James' Park but the Canaries fell to a 1-0 defeat.

Hughton told reporters: "As a returning manager, it is always very difficult. I was very appreciative of the response I got, but you are there to ultimately take your team to try to get a result - that means more than anything

"If you come away from there bitterly disappointed because you have not won or played particularly well, then it does not make it a good game. Last season I was not disappointed with the performance, we just did not get the result."

Norwich are currently 15th in the Premier League but are just one point clear of the relegation zone.