The thing with Hughton which i have said from the off, is that he seems a decent loyal bloke, he got crapped on a Newcastle and after getting a chance at Blues he may feel loyalty to them. Also he has a great reputation there and probably has employment for at least 2 years guarenteed as they have had to start again, if he had a bad year with us he would be gone. According to that Peter Pan bloke in his programme notes last night he said things arent great but not as bad as being portrayed and they have investors ready, it may be a spin but if it is true then that may affect Hughtons thinking, its his squad he has built pretty much from scratch.
Another thing, we are better than Blues at the moment but i have said before its not like leaving Blues to go Man City, although we are an attractive propoistion we have also probably reached our limit or very close too it league wise so it will be tough for whoever comes in to exceed Roystons achievements.
From JP's point of view, i imagine it would cost a few quid to buy Hughton too, the Blues will try and milk it for him which i dont blame them, that may affect JP's thinking.
Saying all the above, wouldnt surprise me he takes over!