Hughton starts as Blues boss
Birmingham’s acting chairman Peter Pannu hailed Chris Hughton as the “perfect candidate” after he was appointed as the club’s new manager in succession to Alex McLeish.
Hughton has taken charge with immediate effect after agreeing terms and holding productive talks with Pannu.
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