Ian Hughes
| Date of birth | 02 August 1974 |
| Place of birth | Bangor |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Hughes once again captained Blackpool in 2000- 01 and rarely missed a match during the campaign. A hard-tackling central defender he is strong in the air and very popular with the Tangerines' supporters. He performed consistently well all season, netting with a late header in the 2-0 victory at York and adding a vital goal in the play-off final against Leyton Orient.
Hughes joined Huddersfield Town in July 2003 on a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 19 Nov 1991 | 12 Dec 1997 | |
| Blackpool | 12 Dec 1997 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Huddersfield Town | 24 Jul 2003 | 30 Jun 2004 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Bury | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackpool | League Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Blackpool | League Division 3 | 31 | 3 |
1 |
3
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1
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| 2000-01 | Blackpool | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Blackpool | League Division 2 | 13 | 7 |
1 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Blackpool | League Division 2 | 13 | 5 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Huddersfield Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Huddersfield Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Huddersfield Town | League Division 3 | 12 | 1 |
1 |
1
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1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 1997 | Sunderland v Bury | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 1997 | Bury v Sunderland | L |
1-2 Agg: 2-4 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.