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Mark Hughes

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.

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Robinho going nowhere, says Mark Hughes

10.11.09
Mark Hughes insists Robinho's future still lies with Manchester City... more

Mark Hughes: Big four not invincible

19.10.09
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes feels the air of invincibility surrounding the top four has been stripped away... more

Robinho is staying at City, claims Mark Hughes

16.10.09
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is adamant Robinho has a long-term future at Eastlands... more

Mark Hughes defends Craig Bellamy over fan incident

22.09.09
Mark Hughes is adamant Craig Bellamy did not create a confrontation with a Manchester United fan at Old Trafford... more

Manchester City to fight Emmanuel Adebayor goal celebration rap

18.09.09
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has said that the club will fight Emmanuel Adebayor's misconduct charge following his controversial celebration against Arsenal... more

Carlos Tevez in line for weekend start

21.08.09
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

Caught on camera: Mark Hughes slides into Sam Allardyce

17.08.09
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

Mark Hughes remains hopeful of bringing Joleon Lescott to Man City

13.08.09
Mark Hughes said he has not given up hope of signing England defender Joleon Lescott... more

Santa Cruz out until end of August

12.08.09
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes expects to be without Roque Santa Cruz until the end of August... more

Mark Hughes denies cash is motivation for players

31.07.09
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes insists players are coming to Eastlands for the prospect of medals, not big money... more

Elano quits Manchester City

30.07.09
Manchester City have confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Elano has joined Turkish side Galatasary... more

Mark Hughes won't rush transfers

21.07.09
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is willing to wait for the right deal as he looks to put the finishing touches to his squad... more

Mark Hughes warms to idea of red-hot Scottish welcome

08.07.09
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

Early bird Mark Hughes targets more signings

03.06.09
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

Robinho to miss Spurs game

14.05.09
Football: Record signing Robinho has been ruled out of Manchester City's key Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane... more

Craig Bellamy out of Manchester City’s race for Europe

21.04.09
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

Mark Hughes sees bright side

17.04.09
Football: Mark Hughes said he was proud of Manchester City despite them crashing out of the Uefa Cup... more

Mark Hughes still a believer as he plots cup shock

16.04.09
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

Lady luck is shining on Hughes

20.03.09
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

Hughes won't rely on his defence in Denmark

19.03.09
Football: Manchester City boss Mark Hughes will guard against complacency by telling his side not to sit back against Aalborg... more

Bellamy nears return despite missing Euro clash

18.03.09
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 rues missed chances

13.03.09
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

Hughes calls on senior City stars to lead from the front

12.03.09
Mark Hughes says his senior Manchester City players will provide the key to progressing in the UEFA Cup... more

Hughes: We can stop Reds in their tracks

20.02.09
Football: Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes his side can surprise Liverpool at Anfield... more

Pitch fear for Hughes

19.02.09
Football: Mark Hughes has warned his Manchester City side not to underestimate Copenhagen in their UEFA Cup clash... more

Robinho gets huge fine for Brazil escape

27.01.09
Manchester City will fine record signing Robinho £200,000 for his training ground walk-out in Tenerife... more

I haven’t got a rift with Hughes, says Robinho

22.01.09
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will wait until Robinho returns from Brazil before deciding whether to punish the club’s record signing... more

Hughes still confident on Kaka deal

16.01.09
Mark Hughes is confident once Kaka hears the grand plans for Manchester City, he will have no hesitation in quitting AC Milan to complete possibly the most amazing transfer deal of all time... more

Hughes eyes Bellamy after Roque snub

08.01.09
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes could make a new move for Craig Bellamy after having a bid well in excess of £12million for striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected by Blackburn... more

Mark Hughes on keeper hunt

20.11.08
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is scouring the transfer market for a goalkeeper after being given permission by the Premier League to recruit a temporary replacement for the injured Joe Hart... more

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  • Facts
  • Despite having the reputation for being a big physical player Hughes was also skilful and became famous for using the ‘bicycle kick.’
  • In June 2004 Hughes was given an OBE for his services in the football world.
  • His full name is actually Leslie Mark Hughes.
  • Hughes won 2 European Cups as a player.

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