Darren Hughes?

[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?

[heysham_mfc]

he did play for us but I can't find where he went after he left

[shrimper]

Played - didn't impress at all, looked to have completely lost his 'legs'. Wouldn't be surprised if he retired after that.

[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 !

[Mike Blackstone]

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

[The Fury]

Officially the worst defender I can remember in a MFC shirt.

[Heysham_Shrimp]

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.

[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.

[Seasider9601]

That's because EVEN Lawrence was trying to erase him from HIS memory ........ !!

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

[marky]

Officially the worst defender I can remember in a MFC shirt.

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

[heysham_mfc]

[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

[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.