Chris Hughton has overtaken Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew as the favourite to replace Felix Magath.

The German manager was axed on Thursday afternoon after a disastrous start to the season that has seen them fail to win any of their opening seven games.

Hughton has been out of work since being sacked by Norwich City five games before the end of last season and is itching to get back into management.

And the former Tottenham full-back is now the front-runner, ahead of Pardew, with SkyBet pricing him at 11/4 to get the vacant Cottagers job.

Sacked: Felix Magath was given the boot on Thursday

Pardew’s odds have dropped from 3/1 to 8/1 although he remains a candidate given his precarious position at St James’ Park.

Other names in the frame include Tim Sherwood, Neil Lennon Glenn Hoddle, caretaker boss Kit Symons and Tony Pulis.

Fulham owner Shahid Khan said: "This is an unfortunate but necessary change. I am doing what I feel is right and needed for Fulham Football Club, for today as well as tomorrow.

"I thank our supporters for standing by us during these most difficult of times on the pitch, and promise better days ahead."

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