So, that's the end for that perfect gentleman, Chris Hughton at Newcastle United - he lasted longer than most. Former assistant, Colin Calderwood, now managing at Hibs in Scotland, summed it up like a true football man "I am absolutely astounded, to be honest, but I am not surprised". The bookies were quickly displaying the odds of his successor with Martin O'Neill being an early favourite. However, Ladbrokes quoted 250-1 on Gazza - presumably the subject Mr Ashley was discussing when pictured below.