Hugh Fletcher is a Scottish former professional football player who played for Carlisle United in the Football League.
Background
Fletcher was born in Lochgilphead, Argyll, and began his football career with his local club, Lochgilphead F.C. He signed for Celtic, but never played for the first team, and moved south of the border to join Third Division North club Carlisle United ahead of the 1956-1957 season.
Career
Although primarily a full back, Fletcher was sometimes used in a more forward position, and in his third season with Carlisle, he finished as the club"s top scorer, with 19 goals in all competitions, 17 in the league. He remained with Carlisle until the 1961-1962 season, finishing with 18 goals from 124 league appearances.