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Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:49 am
by Mike Blackstone
I'm trying to trace what happened to former Everton, Shrewsbury, Port Vale and Northampton Town defender, Darren Hughes after he left Exeter City at the end of the 1996-97 season.

I've been told that he signed for Morecambe, so would be interested to have that confirmed by someone? if so, what happened to him after he left the Shrimps?

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:53 am
by heysham_mfc
he did play for us but I can't find where he went after he left

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:01 am
by shrimper
Played - didn't impress at all, looked to have completely lost his 'legs'. Wouldn't be surprised if he retired after that.

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:06 am
by Seasider9601
Played for us under Jim in 1997/98 season. Well, I say "played" ........ in a fashion.

Was sent packing and definately re-surfaced at Newcastle Town Mike in the North West Counties League. I remember seeing his pic in a NTFC team photo in one of the old Non League Directories shortly after his departure from us.

I'm sure you'll have all those old books somewhere Mike - dig 'em out and have a look !

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:18 am
by Mike Blackstone
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:20 pm
by The Fury
Officially the worst defender I can remember in a MFC shirt.

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:23 pm
by Heysham_Shrimp
Mike Blackstone wrote:Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.


Don't you have a copy of "Light at the end of the tunnel" mike.

It contains pen pictures of every player to have worn the famous red shirt since 1920 although the ones that played less than 10 games just get a name check with the year that they played.

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:52 pm
by Mike Blackstone
[quote Don't you have a copy of "Light at the end of the tunnel" mike. [/quote]

Yes I have a copy of that and looked there first. but Darren Hughes isn't listed.

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:02 pm
by Seasider9601
That's because EVEN Lawrence was trying to erase him from HIS memory ........ !! :lol:

Along with the likes of Steve Foley from 95/6 season .......... aaaaarrrrggggggghhhhhhh

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:02 pm
by marky
The Fury wrote:Officially the worst defender I can remember in a MFC shirt.

Nah, that title goes to the one and only Tony Hughes :P

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:23 pm
by heysham_mfc
Mike Blackstone wrote:[quote Don't you have a copy of "Light at the end of the tunnel" mike.


Yes I have a copy of that and looked there first. but Darren Hughes isn't listed.[/quote]
he is he is listed as players who made 10 appearances or less for the club

Re: Darren Hughes?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:47 pm
by Mike Blackstone
[quote="heysham_mfc"he is he is listed as players who made 10 appearances or less for the club[/quote]

I was seeking more info on the player rather than just name check. Thanks to above, have now more details. I'm in the midst of a four year project on behalf of the club - a two volume Exeter City Complete A to Z of Players going back to 1904.