Mark Hughes enjoyed a long playing career both in England and abroad. His most notable clubs were Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Nicknamed ‘Sparky’, he first tried management with Wales
whilst still playing for Blackburn. In 2002 his Welsh
team were undefeated leading to their return to the FIFA top 50 after 8 years out. Hughes then took charge of Blackburn leading them to a first FA Cup semi-final in 40 years in his first season and a sixth place finish the next. Hughes was appointed Manchester City manager in June 2008 and used the riches of the new Abu Dhabi owner to smash the English transfer record with the £32.5m signing of Robinho.
Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook insisted chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak was "transparent" with Mark Hughes throughout his 18 months in charge... more
Burnley manager Owen Coyle believes former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes was harshly treated by the club but insists new boss Roberto Mancini must now be given a chance to succeed... more
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has said that the club will fight Emmanuel Adebayor's misconduct charge following his controversial celebration against Arsenal... more
Mark Hughes could be set to name Carlos Tevez in his Manchester City side to face Wolves as the manager revealed he had not given up the chase for Joleon Lescott... more
His Manchester City side may have made a smooth start to the new Premier League season but manager Mark Hughes found life a little more uncomfortable... more
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is hoping Rangers and Celtic will prepare his side for the abuse they are likely to receive from fans next season... more
Football: Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is keen to complete some more early summer transfer business following the £12million arrival of Gareth Barry from Aston Villa... more
Football: Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has confirmed Craig Bellamy is almost certainly out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury... more
Football: Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is adamant the club can win their first trophy for 33 years, despite facing an uphill task in tonight's UEFA Cup quarter-final... more
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes today hailed goalkeeper Shay Given for the penalty shoot-out saves against Aalborg that clinched a place in the UEFA Cup quarter finals... more
Football: Manchester City manager Mark Hughes says Craig Bellamy could return to action this weekend after ruling him out of the club's UEFA Cup tie... more
Mark Hughes remains confident that Manchester City's failure to make the most of their dominance against Aalborg will not cost them a place in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals... more
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