Newcastle United assistant boss Chris Hughton insists Joe Kinnear wasn't snubbing the media after their 0-0 FA Cup draw with Hull City.

Hughton felt Newcastle were unfortunate not to have snatched victory.

He said: "I think given the fact that we are the away side coming here, probably we edged it, certainly on goalscoring chances.

"We are probably the ones slightly more aggrieved we didn't come away with the win, but they are a very good side and showed they have a good squad.

"It was a typical cup tie and became very open in the second half and could have gone either way."

Hughton was speaking on behalf of Kinnear, who has had a difficult relationship with the media since taking charge this season and decided not to address the press.

Hughton said: "Every now and again his throat gets a little sore - he does a lot of shouting on the touchline."