Mark Hughes
Personal information
Full name	Leslie Mark Hughes
Date of birth	November 1, 1963 (1963-11-01) (age 43)
Place of birth	Ruabon, Wrexham, Wales
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position	forward
Club information
Current club	Blackburn Rovers (Manager)
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1980–1986 1986–1987 1987–1988 1988–1995 1995–1998 1998–2000 2000 2000–2002	Manchester United Barcelona → Bayern Munich (loan) Manchester United Chelsea Southampton Everton Blackburn Rovers Total	089 0(37) 028 00(4) 018 00(6) 256 0(82) 095 0(25) 052 00(2) 018 00(1) 050 00(6) 606 (163)
National team
1984–1999	Wales	072 0(16)
Teams managed
1999-2004 2004-	Wales Blackburn Rovers
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Leslie Mark Hughes OBE (born November 1, 1963 in Ruabon, Wrexham, Wales), nicknamed Sparky, is a former Welsh international football player and currently a manager at Blackburn Rovers. As a Welsh international footballer, he made 72 appearances and scored 16 goals. He was a talented forward, able to hold up the ball for himself and bring other people into play. is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ruabon (Welsh: Rhiwabon) is a small village south of Wrexham in north Wales. ... , Wrexham (Welsh: Wrecsam) is a large (former industrial) town, conurbation and principal area of Wales lying in north-eastern part of the country. ... This article is about the country. ... This article is about the country. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of an athletic team or of individual athletes. ... Blackburn Rovers Football Club are an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ... First international  Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Biggest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland  (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Biggest defeat  Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 The Wales national football team... This article is about football players. ...

Playing career

Manchester United

Hughes joined Manchester United on leaving school in the summer of 1980 but did not make his first team debut for three years - in a 1-1 draw away to Oxford United in the FA Cup, in the 1983-84 season. Like many other United legends, "Sparky" quickly became a favourite by scoring on his debut and establishing himself as a regular first team player. He was a key player in United's run to the 1985 FA Cup final which resulted in a 1-0 win over Everton. Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... For the Northern Irish football club, see Oxford United Stars F.C. Oxford United Football Club are an English football team who are currently playing in the fifth tier of English football for the 2007-08 season. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... // First Division Liverpool had a great first season under the management of Joe Fagan as they wrapped up their third successive league title and the 15th in their history. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ...

Barcelona and Bayern Munich

In the summer of 1986, Hughes was surprisingly sold to Barcelona for £2 million (largely because Barcelona were perceived as the most glamorous club in Europe at the time, but also perhaps in part because the ban against English clubs taking part in European competitions at the time made playing in the other European leagues seem more attractive). Manager Terry Venables was hoping for him to be a successful strike partner for Gary Lineker but Hughes was a disappointment in his only season at Barcelona and was subsequently loaned out to German club Bayern Munich for the 1987-88 season, where he regained his form. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Terence Frederick Venables (born January 6, 1943 in Dagenham, London) is the Assistant England national football team manager and a former English international footballer. ... Gary Winston Lineker, OBE (born 30 November 1960 in Leicester) is a former English international football striker who scored ten goals in two World Cups for the England national team and is currently a sports broadcaster for the BBC. He is also known for appearing in adverts for the Walkers... FC Bayern Munich (German: FC Bayern München) is a German football club based in Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria. ...

Back to Manchester United

In May 1988, Hughes returned to Manchester United, now managed by Alex Ferguson, for a then club record of £1.8 million. As he had done in his first spell at Old Trafford, Hughes proved to be a dynamic goalscorer and was a key player for the club in winning two League championships, two FA Cups, one League Cup and one Cup Winners' Cup.The 1991 Cup Winners' Cup final against his old club Barcelona was arguably the most memorable game of his career,scoring both goals,one from close range (helping in an already goalbound header from Steve Bruce),and a superb second,scoring from what seemed an impossible angle. For other persons named Alex Ferguson, see Alex Ferguson (disambiguation). ... Old Trafford (given the nickname The Theatre of Dreams by Sir. ... The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ... The Cup Winners Cup was a football club competition between the winners of the European domestic cup competitions. ... Stephen Roger Bruce (born December 31, 1960, in Corbridge, near Hexham in England) is a British football manager currently in charge of Birmingham City. ...

Chelsea

He left Old Trafford for the second and final time in June 1995 when he was sold to Chelsea for £1.5million, in a summer that also saw the departures of players such as Paul Ince (to Internazionale) and Andrei Kanchelskis (to Everton). However, United still managed to achieve more success without Hughes, with the team winning the double for the second time in the subsequent season. Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Paul Emerson Carlyle Ince (born 21 October 1967 in Ilford, London) is a football player who won numerous honours with Manchester United and became the first black player to captain the England team[1]. His career saw him play for six English clubs and Italian side, Inter Milan. ... Football Club Internazionale Milano is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, which plays in the Serie A. It is more commonly known as Inter, and often named Inter Milan in foreign countries. ... Andrei Antanasovich Kanchelskis (Russian: born January 23, 1969 in Kirovograd) is a former Ukrainian football midfielder who claimed Russian citizenship after the fall of the Soviet Union. ...

Hughes was one of the key players in Chelsea's resurgence as a top club in the late 1990s, forming an unlikely strike partnership with Gianfranco Zola and helping to freeze out Gianluca Vialli. He put in match-winning performances against Liverpool and Wimbledon in the FA Cup in 1997, and Vicenza in the Cup Winners' Cup a year later en route to Chelsea winning both trophies. In winning the FA Cup, he became the only player of the 20th century to win the trophy four times. He ended his Chelsea career with 39 goals from 123 games and was transferred to Southampton in July 1998. Gianfranco Zola, OBE, born July 5, 1966 in Oliena, Sardinia, is a retired Italian footballer. ... Gianluca Vialli (born July 9, 1964 in Cremona) is an Italian football striker and manager. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... Wimbledon F.C. crest This article refers to the original club from London which existed until 2003. ... Vicenza Calcio is an Italian football club based in Vicenza, Veneto. ... Southampton Football Club is a professional English football team, nicknamed The Saints and based in the city of Southampton. ...

Southampton

He was signed for Southampton for £650,000 by manager Dave Jones as a replacement for David Hirst. Unfortunately, the goals failed to flow and Hughes was pushed back into midfield where his experience helped Southampton maintain their Premiership status. His 2 goals for the Saints came against Blackburn Rovers, who he was later to join, and a memorable volley at home to Newcastle United on 15 August 1999, which was the final nail in the coffin of their manager, Ruud Gullit. Dave Jones (born August 17, 1956 in Liverpool) is an English football manager currently in charge of Cardiff City F.C. // Playing career Like most professional managers in the game, he enjoyed a career as a player in his early years. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) are an English professional football team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ruud Gullit (born September 1, 1962) is a Dutch football coach and former player, who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. ...

Everton and Blackburn Rovers

When Glenn Hoddle arrived as Southampton's manager, Hughes did not fit in to his plans and he left for Everton. By now, Hughes was winding down his career as a player and in August 1999 was appointed national coach of the Welsh football team, although he moved outside of the top division for the first time in his playing career in 2000-01 to play a key role in getting Blackburn Rovers promoted from Division One. He also lifted the League Cup with Blackburn in February 2002 before finally hanging up his boots a few months short of his 39th birthday. Glenn Hoddle (born October 27, 1957 in Hayes, London) is a football manager and former player for Tottenham Hotspur and England. ... The 2000-2001 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England. ...

Managerial career

Wales

When Mark Hughes was appointed national coach, Wales were one of the weaker national sides in the world. But in the five years with Hughes in charge, Wales came close to qualifying for Euro 2004 and in their qualifying group beat Italy - they were only denied a place in the competition after losing to Russia in the playoffs. The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called Euro 2004, was held in Portugal between June 12 and July 4, 2004. ...

Blackburn Rovers

Hughes quit the Welsh national side in September 2004 to take charge of Blackburn Rovers in the FA Premier League, the last club he had played for. His key aim was to keep Blackburn clear of relegation which he succeeded in doing, whilst also taking the club to an FA Cup semi-final for the first time in over 40 years. For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system...

In his second season, Hughes' side surprised even the most optimistic supporters by finishing inside the top 6 of the Premiership and qualifying for the UEFA Cup, beating teams such as Chelsea, Manchester United (twice) and Arsenal along the way. After just missing out on the League Cup final, his team sealed their spot in Europe by defeating champions Chelsea 1-0 at home. The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). ...

On May 4, 2006, Hughes and assistant Mark Bowen signed new three-year contracts to remain at Blackburn until the summer of 2009. is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mark Rosslyn Bowen (b. ...

Hughes has set about creating a formidable side at Ewood Park, on the smallest of transfer budgets. He has proved to be a very shrewd dealer in the transfer market, bringing in bargains such as Benni McCarthy (£2m), Ryan Nelsen (free), Stephen Warnock (£1.5m) and Christopher Samba (£400k). Rovers finished 10th in the Premier League in 2006-07, and reached the UEFA Cup round of 32, where they were knocked out by Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 on aggregate. Rovers faced Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, their third consecutive semi-final since Hughes took charge. The match ended in defeat 1-2. Benedict Saul Benni McCarthy (born November 12, 1977 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a professional footballer, currently playing for English side Blackburn Rovers and South Africa. ... Ryan Nelsen (born October 18, 1977 in Christchurch) is a soccer player from New Zealand, who currently plays defense for Blackburn Rovers of the Premiership. ... Stephen Warnock (born December 12, 1981 in Ormskirk, Lancashire), is an English footballer who currently plays for Blackburn Rovers. ... Christopher Samba (born March 28, 1984 in Créteil, Paris, France) is a football player. ... The knockout stage of the 2006-07 UEFA Cup began on 14 February 2007, culminating with the final at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 16 May 2007. ... Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball is a German football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. ... The FA Cup sponsored by E.On logo The FA Cup 2006-07 was the 126th staging of the worlds oldest football knockout competition; The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup. ...

Other facts

Whilst Hughes was playing for Manchester United, he was chosen to officially open the Rene Road Ground, home to Midland Football Combination Premier Division side Bolehall Swifts. The Rene Road Ground is the name of the stadium of Bolehall Swifts, an association football club playing in Staffordshire, England. ... The Midland Football Combination Premier Division is a football competition based in England. ... Bolehall Swifts F.C. is a football club based in Staffordshire, England. ...

Honours

As a player

With Manchester United

• FA Premier League winner (2) 1992-93, 1993-94

• FA Cup winner (3) 1985, 1990, 1994

• European Cup Winners Cup winner (1) 1991

• League Cup winner (1) 1992

• F.A. Charity Shield winner (2) 1993, 1994

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• FA Cup (1) 1997

• League Cup winner (1) 1998

• European Cup Winners' Cup winner (1) 1998

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• Football League First Division Runners-Up 2000-01

• League Cup winner (1) 2002

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Managerial statistics

Team	Nat	From	To	Record
				G	W	L	D	Win %
Blackburn Rovers		September 15, 2004	Present	138	60	46	32	43.48

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References

• Mark Hughes career stats at Soccerbase
• Mark Hughes management career stats at Soccerbase

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External links

• Article on Manchester United Legends

Sporting positions
Preceded by Bobby Gould	Wales Head Coach 1999 – 2004	Succeeded by John Toshack
Preceded by Graeme Souness	Blackburn Rovers F.C. Manager 2004 – present	Succeeded by Incumbent
Awards
Preceded by Paul Walsh	PFA Young Player of the Year 1985	Succeeded by Tony Cottee
Preceded by John Barnes	PFA Players' Player of the Year 1989	Succeeded by David Platt
Preceded by David Platt	PFA Players' Player of the Year 1991	Succeeded by Gary Pallister
Preceded by Joe Calzaghe	BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2002	Succeeded by Nicole Cooke