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Dec 15, 2012 at 3pm UK
 
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Chris Hughton: 'Wes Hoolahan earned new deal'

Hughton: 'Hoolahan earned new deal'
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Norwich boss Chris Hughton hails Wes Hoolahan after the 30-year-old celebrated signing a new contract by scoring in his side's 2-1 win over Wigan.

Norwich City boss Chris Hughton has heaped praise upon Wes Hoolahan after the playmaker signed a new contract with the Canaries.

Hoolahan celebrated his new deal with a man-of-the-match display for his side, scoring one and setting up another in Norwich's 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic this afternoon.

Hoolahan's goal was a rare header from the 5'6" midfielder, and Hughton had nothing but good words to say about the 30-year-old after the match.

"Fortunately for us Wes has signed a new deal and he has earned it, and not just for this season," said Hughton.

"He was excellent today and to see Wes get a headed goal was worth the entrance fee alone.

"Wes capped off a really good all-round team performance."

The win extended Norwich's unbeaten run in the league to 10 matches, a streak that has seen them rise to seventh in the table.

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