 Hughton received praise for his calm management style to stabilise the club, shrewd signings and guiding Newcastle back to the Premier League.Prior to Newcastle's 1–1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers and away win at Everton, he completed the signings of Cheick Tioté and Hatem Ben Arfa.Despite leading his newly promoted side to healthy ninth place by the end of October, unrest came when star player Andy Carroll was arrested for assault.