Andrew Hughes (footballer)
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Andrew John Hughes is an English
footballer, currently playing for Charlton Athletic
in League One
of the English
Football League
. Known for his versatility, his main position is as a central midfielder, but he has also played regularly at fullback during his career. Hughes has played over 100 games for each of Notts County, Reading and Leeds United.
making 44 appearances scoring once before joining Notts County
, where he made 130 appearances scoring 18 times. At Notts County Hughes helped earn them the Division 3 Championship.
He joined Reading
on 5 July 2001 on a three year deal as a replacement for Darren Caskey
, but Notts County and Reading failed to agree a transfer fee and this was later set at around £250,000 by a tribunal. Hughes became an important player for Reading and helped earn the side promotion to the First Division of The Football League, finishing second in the Nationwide League Division Two. His earlier seasons at Reading had seen him play in his preferred midfield role and he flourished, going on to make 183 appearances and scoring 19 times.
Hughes joined Norwich
from Reading on 21 July 2005 for a fee believed to be around £500,000. He endured a tough start to his Norwich career, as his own form and that of the team was poor for much of the 2005–06
season. In 2006–07
season, new manager Peter Grant
used him more as a utility player, covering on either wing or full back position. Hughes played 41 games that season.
Hughes moved to Leeds United
on a two year deal on 9 August 2007 for an undisclosed fee. Hughes joined Leeds the same day that the club was deducted 15 points in League 1. In an interview, Hughes explained his reasons for leaving Norwich: "Dennis Wise
told me the challenge and the position the club was in. He wants fighters and I felt the challenge of playing for Leeds United and Dennis Wise was too good to turn down ... The manager at Norwich told me he didn't want me to leave, but I didn't want to stay and be a squad player."
He scored his first goal for Leeds on April 19 against Millwall
, tapping in from close range to finish a flowing move that Hughes had himself started on the edge of Millwall's box. His first season at Leeds saw Hughes play an important squad role by being used in a variety of positions, which saw Leeds get to the playoff final against Doncaster Rovers
in League One. Leeds lost the game 1–0 and remained in League One. The following season Hughes again was played in a variety of roles, and was mainly used off the bench. Leeds after a stuttering start managed to get into the play-offs after new manager Simon Grayson
rejuvenated Leeds. Leeds lost out in the semi-finals of the play-offs against Millwall after losing 2–1 on aggregate.
At Leeds Hughes was mainly used as a utility player, playing in various positions. He started the 2009–10 season playing for Leeds at left back due to the absence of Ben Parker
through injury. Hughes missed a few games himself with an injury but returned to the Leeds side playing in either full back position, eventually ousting loan signing Tony Capaldi
at left back.
Hughes played for Leeds against Manchester United
when Leeds won 1–0 at Old Trafford
on 3 January 2010 in the FA Cup. However, Hughes picked up an injury against Manchester United and was not fit enough to be involved in the following game against Wycombe Wanderers
, but returned to the line-up in the next game, against Exeter City
. He played left back for Leeds when they earned a 2–2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur
in the FA Cup on 23 January.
Hughes played an instrumental part as Leeds were promoted to the Football League Championship after finishing in second place in League One and thus earning automatic promotion. Of the 33 games Leeds won, Hughes started in 32 of them. On 26 May 2010, Hughes signed a new one-year deal with the club.
After being an unnamed substitute against Derby County
, Hughes came on as a second half substitute in the following game against Lincoln City
. He also came on as a half time substitute in the 1–0 win against Watford where he played at left back after regular left back Fede Bessone picked up an injury. On 8 January 2011, Hughes came on as a second half substitute and helped earn Leeds a 1–1 draw against Arsenal
. Leeds were 1–0 up from a Robert Snodgrass
second half penalty, before Arsenal equalised in the 90th minute when Cesc Fabregas
also scored a penalty. Hughes left the club after waving goodbye to the fans after the FA Cup Replay at Elland Road
against Arsenal, where he was an unused substitute.
On the 21st January 2011 it was announced Hughes would join Scunthorpe United
on an 18 month contract, despite being a firm fan favourite at Elland Road.
On 1 August 2011 Hughes was transferred from Scunthorpe to Charlton Athletic
.
England
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footballer, currently playing for Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
of the English
Football in England
Association football is a national sport in England, where the first modern set of rules for the code were established in 1863, which were a major influence on the development of the modern Laws of the Game...
Football League
The Football League
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. Known for his versatility, his main position is as a central midfielder, but he has also played regularly at fullback during his career. Hughes has played over 100 games for each of Notts County, Reading and Leeds United.
Playing career
Hughes began his career at Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
making 44 appearances scoring once before joining Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, where he made 130 appearances scoring 18 times. At Notts County Hughes helped earn them the Division 3 Championship.
He joined Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
on 5 July 2001 on a three year deal as a replacement for Darren Caskey
Darren Caskey
Darren Mark Caskey is an English former footballer.A central midfielder, Caskey started his career as a trainee at Tottenham Hotspur, but failed to live up to early potential. He went on to have notable spells at Reading and Notts County.He captained the England side which won the U-18 European...
, but Notts County and Reading failed to agree a transfer fee and this was later set at around £250,000 by a tribunal. Hughes became an important player for Reading and helped earn the side promotion to the First Division of The Football League, finishing second in the Nationwide League Division Two. His earlier seasons at Reading had seen him play in his preferred midfield role and he flourished, going on to make 183 appearances and scoring 19 times.
Hughes joined Norwich
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
from Reading on 21 July 2005 for a fee believed to be around £500,000. He endured a tough start to his Norwich career, as his own form and that of the team was poor for much of the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season. In 2006–07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season, new manager Peter Grant
Peter Grant (footballer)
Peter Grant is a Scottish former footballer and was, until October 2007, manager of Norwich City. This was Grant's first role in management, but he had previously held coaching jobs at Bournemouth, West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion...
used him more as a utility player, covering on either wing or full back position. Hughes played 41 games that season.
Hughes moved to Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on a two year deal on 9 August 2007 for an undisclosed fee. Hughes joined Leeds the same day that the club was deducted 15 points in League 1. In an interview, Hughes explained his reasons for leaving Norwich: "Dennis Wise
Dennis Wise
Dennis Frank Wise is an English former football manager and player, and former Executive Director at Newcastle United....
told me the challenge and the position the club was in. He wants fighters and I felt the challenge of playing for Leeds United and Dennis Wise was too good to turn down ... The manager at Norwich told me he didn't want me to leave, but I didn't want to stay and be a squad player."
He scored his first goal for Leeds on April 19 against Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, tapping in from close range to finish a flowing move that Hughes had himself started on the edge of Millwall's box. His first season at Leeds saw Hughes play an important squad role by being used in a variety of positions, which saw Leeds get to the playoff final against Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
in League One. Leeds lost the game 1–0 and remained in League One. The following season Hughes again was played in a variety of roles, and was mainly used off the bench. Leeds after a stuttering start managed to get into the play-offs after new manager Simon Grayson
Simon Grayson
Simon Nicholas Grayson is a retired English footballer and current manager of Leeds United. He is the elder brother of cricketer Paul Grayson....
rejuvenated Leeds. Leeds lost out in the semi-finals of the play-offs against Millwall after losing 2–1 on aggregate.
At Leeds Hughes was mainly used as a utility player, playing in various positions. He started the 2009–10 season playing for Leeds at left back due to the absence of Ben Parker
Ben Parker (footballer)
Benjamin Brian Colin "Ben" Parker is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United. He is a defender in the left back position though can also play at centre-back who has had loan spells with Bradford City and Darlington...
through injury. Hughes missed a few games himself with an injury but returned to the Leeds side playing in either full back position, eventually ousting loan signing Tony Capaldi
Tony Capaldi
Anthony Charles "Tony" Capaldi is a Norwegian-born Northern Ireland international footballer, who plays as a defender for Oxford United. He is also a long-throw specialist.-Club career:...
at left back.
Hughes played for Leeds against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
when Leeds won 1–0 at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
on 3 January 2010 in the FA Cup. However, Hughes picked up an injury against Manchester United and was not fit enough to be involved in the following game against Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
, but returned to the line-up in the next game, against Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
. He played left back for Leeds when they earned a 2–2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in the FA Cup on 23 January.
Hughes played an instrumental part as Leeds were promoted to the Football League Championship after finishing in second place in League One and thus earning automatic promotion. Of the 33 games Leeds won, Hughes started in 32 of them. On 26 May 2010, Hughes signed a new one-year deal with the club.
After being an unnamed substitute against Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, Hughes came on as a second half substitute in the following game against Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
. He also came on as a half time substitute in the 1–0 win against Watford where he played at left back after regular left back Fede Bessone picked up an injury. On 8 January 2011, Hughes came on as a second half substitute and helped earn Leeds a 1–1 draw against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. Leeds were 1–0 up from a Robert Snodgrass
Robert Snodgrass
Robert Snodgrass is a Scottish footballer who plays for Leeds United as a winger comfortable playing on either side of the pitch. He can also play as a forward...
second half penalty, before Arsenal equalised in the 90th minute when Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fàbregas
Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona.Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16...
also scored a penalty. Hughes left the club after waving goodbye to the fans after the FA Cup Replay at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
against Arsenal, where he was an unused substitute.
On the 21st January 2011 it was announced Hughes would join Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on an 18 month contract, despite being a firm fan favourite at Elland Road.
On 1 August 2011 Hughes was transferred from Scunthorpe to Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
.
Notts County
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Reading
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Leeds United
- Coca-Cola League One Runners Up (Promoted)Football League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
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Club Awards
- Leeds United Player of the Year Awards – 2007–082007-08 in English footballThe 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
: The Chairman's Special Award - Leeds United Player of the Year Awards – 2008–09: Best Contribution to the Community Award
Career statistics
| Season | Club | Division | League | FA Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis... |
FL Trophy Football League Trophy The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top... |
Play-Offs Football League Play-Offs The Football League play-offs are an annual series of football matches to determine some of the promotion places within the Football League. Essentially, each division of the league offers a certain number of automatic promotion places to the top two or three clubs. A further promotion place is... |
Total | Discipline | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |  |  |
|||
| 2010–11 | Scunthorpe United | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... > 10 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 10 !! 0 |
0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | Leeds United | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... > 10 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 13 !! 0 |
0 | 0 | |||
| 2009–10 | League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... > 39 |
0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - ! 51 !! 0 |
3 | 0 | ||||
| 2008–09 | League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... > 27 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 ! 32 !! 0 |
0 | 0 | ||||
| 2007–08 | League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... > 40 |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 ! 43 !! 1 |
10 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 116 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 139 | 1 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | Norwich City | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... > 36 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 41 !! 0 |
5 | 0 | |||
| 2005–06 | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... > 36 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 38 !! 2 |
5 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 72 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 2 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2004–05 | Reading | Championship Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... > 41 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 46 !! 0 |
2 | 0 | |||
| 2003–04 | > 43 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 48 !! 3 |
4 | 0 | ||||
| 2002–03 | > 43 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 ! 47 !! 9 |
3 | 0 | ||||
| 2001–02 | Division Two Division Two Division Two may refer to either:* Football League Two the current fourth tier of the English football league system* The Football League Second Division, the former second and later third tier of the English football league system... > 39 |
6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - ! 42 !! 6 |
3 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 166 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 183 | 18 | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2000–01 | Notts County | Division Two Division Two Division Two may refer to either:* Football League Two the current fourth tier of the English football league system* The Football League Second Division, the former second and later third tier of the English football league system... > 30 |
5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - ! 37 !! 8 |
0 | 1 | |||
| Division Two Division Two Division Two may refer to either:* Football League Two the current fourth tier of the English football league system* The Football League Second Division, the former second and later third tier of the English football league system... > 35 |
7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - ! 42 !! 7 |
4 | 0 | |||||
| Division Two Division Two Division Two may refer to either:* Football League Two the current fourth tier of the English football league system* The Football League Second Division, the former second and later third tier of the English football league system... > 30 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - ! 35 !! 0 |
2 | 0 | |||||
| > 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - ! 15 !! 0 |
1 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 110 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 15 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Oldham Athletic | Division Two Division Two Division Two may refer to either:* Football League Two the current fourth tier of the English football league system* The Football League Second Division, the former second and later third tier of the English football league system... > 10 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - ! 13 !! 0 |
0 | 0 | ||||
| > 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 9 !! 0 |
1 | 0 | |||||
| > 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - ! 18 !! 1 |
0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 502 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 575 | 37 | 43 | 1 | ||
- (correct as of 27th August 2010)
External links
- Andrew Hughes profile at scunthorpe-united.co.uk