Michael Hughes

Where is Michael Hughes now?

Arguably one of the most gifted and natural footballers produced by Northern Ireland in the last two decades, Michael Hughes retired from playing professionally in 2008 after a season at Coventry City.

Over a 23-year career, Hughes made over 500 first-team appearances for nine different clubs including a spell in France playing for Strasbourg.

He was also an important part of the Northern Ireland national team between 1991 and 2004 winning 71 caps and scoring five goals.

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Upon retiring from playing Hughes went into coaching and joined non-league side St Neots Town in 2009 working as assistant to his former Northern Ireland international team-mate Steve Lomas.

Returning to Northern Ireland in 2010, he linked up with former side Carrick Rangers to get experience of the board level and financial side of a club which was part of the UEFA Pro Licence qualification that he was studying for. He subsequently got the bug and invested heavily in the club which made him the majority shareholder and co-owner.

In late 2011, after the sacking of manager Stephen Small, Hughes took over the manager’s reigns on what was supposed to be a temporary basis but ended up staying as manager until September 2013 when he had to resign due to other commitments outside of football.

Currently not involved in the game but has said that he would consider a coaching role in the future.

Back to Crystal Palace / West Ham / Wimbledon



Michael Hughes: Premier League Statistics

NationalityNorthern Irish
PositionMidfielder
Appearances196
Goals Scored15
Yellow Cards30
Red Cards1
Premier League Teams Played forCrystal Palace, West Ham United, Wimbledon

Statistics courtesy of www.premierleague.com

Last Updated on 26 September 2023 by Admin