Hughton backs Campbell to be a managerial success

The Silkmen have handed the former England international an 18-month deal as they look to avoid relegation to the fifth tier of English football and Hughton was delighted to be able to welcome another ethnic minority manager to the game.

"As somebody that has campaigned and pushed, and seen developments, (I am) delighted to see another black manager," he enthused.

"Of course it is more about the individual, so really happy for Sol.

"It is a tough job, not a job where he has walked in, and everything is all in place, and the team are doing very well. There will be the challenges that go with that.

"So, you can't accuse Sol of not taking the harder route. Credit to him and Macclesfield and I really hope he is a success there."

The former Newcastle boss was also keen to press Campbell's credentials, backing him to be a huge success in his new role.

"I know Sol well," he explained.

"I spent many years with him at Tottenham, took him in as a player when I was at Newcastle.

"So I have spoken to him quite often over a period of time - and what he has done is make everybody aware the route that he wants to go down.

"It has possibly taken longer than he would have liked but I don't think you can talk that way, want what he has wanted, and not be ready for it.

"I am quite sure Sol is ready for this job. He will know the difficulties that lie ahead and I imagine he has bundles of enthusiasm for that role."