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Encyclopedia > Aaron Hughes
Aaron Hughes
Personal information
Full name Aaron William Hughes
Date of birth November 8, 1979 (1979-11-08) (age 27)
Place of birth    Cookstown, Northern Ireland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Fulham
Number 18
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1996–2005
2005–2007
2007–
Newcastle United
Aston Villa
Fulham
205 (4)
064 (0)
000 (0)   
National team2
1998– Northern Ireland 051 (0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 19:14, June 27, 2007 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 19:14, June 27, 2007 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals) is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Cookstown may refer to either of the following: Cookstown, County Tyrone Cookstown, Ontario This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Northern Ireland (Irish: ) is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. ... Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) are an English professional football team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. ... “Aston Villa” redirects here. ... Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. ... For the Irish FAs all-Ireland international team, see Ireland national football team (IFA). ... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

Aaron William Hughes (born November 8, 1979 in Cookstown, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Fulham. Hughes can play centre back, right back or left back, he is also able to play anywhere in midfield. He is usually employed in a right back role for his club and at centre half for his country. is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Cookstown may refer to either of the following: Cookstown, County Tyrone Cookstown, Ontario This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Northern Ireland (Irish: ) is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... Northern Ireland (Irish: ) is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Fulham Football Club are an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. ...

Contents

Club Career

Newcastle United

Hughes came through the Newcastle United ranks to become a regular in the Newcastle starting eleven, he made his first team début in the Nou Camp in a match between Newcastle United and Barcelona on November 26, 1997. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) are an English professional football team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. ... FC Barcelona playing against Real Madrid the 6th of December 2003 The Camp Nou is a football stadium in Barcelona, Spain. ... Futbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (IPA: baɾ.sÉ™), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ...


His league début came against Sheffield Wednesday later in the same season. His first team appearances after this were few and far between, yet he had established himself in the team by the 1999/2000 season. Duting his time on Tyneside, Hughes appeared 279 times for the Magpies in all competitions and scored 7 goals. “SWFC” redirects here. ... The FA Premier League 1999-00 season was the eighth season of the FA Premier League, and Manchester United secured their sixth Premiership title. ...


Aston Villa

On May 20, 2005 Hughes was sold to fellow Premier League side Aston Villa for a fee of £1m.[1] During his time at the West Midlands, he made 64 appearances in all competitions for his club. is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Fulham

On June 27, 2007 Hughes was announced as a new signing for Premier League side Fulham. is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...


Hughes was quoted as saying "I’m delighted to be joining Fulham and am looking forward to working with Lawrie Sanchez at club level. I enjoyed my time at Aston Villa but when this opportunity presented itself I had no hesitation in coming to discuss the Manager’s ambitions for the Club, which obviously were of great interest to me. I’m happy to have signed before the start of pre-season, which gives me the opportunity of being with the lads on day one, when we come back to training next week."[2]


International Career

He made his Northern Ireland debut on 25 March 1998 against Slovakia and on April 17, 2002 he was awarded the captaincy of his country on his 24th cap against Spain in Belfast. He has been regular captain (when fit) since 2003, leading the team in notable wins over England, Spain and Sweden. With Hughes injured, Fulham teammate Chris Baird was given the honour of captaining Northern Ireland for Nigel Worthington's first games as manager. is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... The team captain of a football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team: it is often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cap (sport). ... This article is about the city in Northern Ireland. ...


Trivia

  • Hughes has never played club football in any shirt other than number 18. Even at international level he has worn the number since 2002.

References

  1. ^ Hughes completes switch to Villa
  2. ^ NI skipper Hughes in Fulham move

External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Aaron Hughes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (240 words)
Aaron Hughes (born November 8, 1979 in Cookstown, County Tyrone) is a Northern Irish football player.
Hughes can play Centre back, right back or left back, he is also able to play anywhere in midfield.
On May 20, 2005 Hughes was sold to fellow Premier League side Aston Villa for a fee of £1.5m.
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