Career
The winger, born in Brighton, was a product of Crystal Palace"s youth academy, and played a major role in their run in the FA Youth Cup in 2007. In March 2007 he was taken on trial by Yeovil Town, and the Somerset club signed him permanently for the 2007-2008 season, he was released at the end of the season. He was subsequently signed by Andy Hessenthaler, manager of Dover Athletic, after a successful trial.
Hughes again played a very successful role in the clubs consecutive promtions from the Ryman Premier league up to the Football League conference.
Hughes played 52 games scoring 26 goals, along with numerous assist when used as a winger on the right hand side of midfield. Hughes left Dover and gained a transfer to Whitehawk in December 2011.
Hughes again became fans favorite scoring 56 goals in 110 appearances leaving his mark on 3 successful seasons with 2 promotions and a fourth-place finish.