Bob McHugh (footballer) explained

Bob McHugh
Fullname:Robert McHugh
Birth Date:1991 7, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Currentclub:St Cadoc's
Position:Striker
Years1:2007–2015
Clubs1:Motherwell
Caps1:70
Goals1:5
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Queen of the South (loan)
Caps2:13
Goals2:1
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Airdrieonians (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:4
Years4:2015–2017
Clubs4:Falkirk
Caps4:55
Goals4:9
Years5:2017–2020
Caps5:81
Goals5:18
Years6:2020–2022
Clubs6:Queen's Park
Caps6:51
Goals6:14
Nationalyears1:2007–2008
Nationalteam1:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2009–2010
Nationalteam2:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:2
Club-Update:02:57, 12 June 2022 (UTC)
Years7:2022–2023
Clubs7:East Kilbride
Caps7:0
Goals7:0

Robert McHugh (born 16 July 1991) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for St Cadoc's. McHugh has previously played for Motherwell, Falkirk, Greenock Morton and Queen's Park, as well as loan spells with Queen of the South, Airdrieonians and East Kilbride.

Career

Motherwell

Born in Glasgow,[1] McHugh made his Motherwell debut when he came on as a substitute in a 2–0 win over Hibernian in May 2008.[2]

McHugh scored his first Motherwell goal when he took the field as a substitute in an 8–1 win over Flamurtari in the Europa League second round, scoring Motherwell's eighth goal in that match.[3] He also scored the first goal as Motherwell beat Inverness CT 3–2 after extra time in the third round of the 2009–10 League Cup.

On 21 January 2011, McHugh joined First Division side Partick Thistle on loan until 27 March 2011. However, a broken wrist meant the loan would not happen, and so he stayed at the Fir Park club.[4]

On 26 March 2013, McHugh signed a new two-year contract with Motherwell, lasting until summer 2015.[5]

On 2 June 2015, Motherwell announced that McHugh was amongst the players leaving the club, with his contract having expired.[6]

Queen of the South (loan)

On 13 January 2014, McHugh signed a six-month loan with Dumfries club Queen of the South.[7]

On 3 May 2014, McHugh scored a goal notable amongst supporters of Alloa Athletic by scoring a 95th-minute equaliser for Queen of the South against Cowdenbeath. McHugh's goal sent Cowdenbeath into the relegation play-offs and secured Alloa's place in the Championship.[8]

His scoring form continued into the Scottish Premiership play-offs as he scored both goals in the 2–1 quarter-final first leg home win against Falkirk on 6 May 2014.[9] Four days later he scored in the return leg as Queen of the South were knocked out 4–3 on aggregate after a 3–1 defeat.[10]

Airdrieonians (loan)

On 31 March 2015, McHugh signed for Scottish League One club Airdrieonians on loan until the end of the 2014–15 season.[11] He made his debut on 4 April 2015, in a 2–0 win away to Stirling Albion.[12]

Falkirk

On 14 July 2015, McHugh signed for Falkirk, agreeing a two-year contract having played as a trialist for the club in friendlies against Drogheda United and Athlone Town, scoring twice in both matches.[13] After his contract ended in May 2017, McHugh was released by the club.[14]

Morton

McHugh subsequently signed a two-year contract with Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton on 2 June 2017.[15] On 10 August 2019, he scored his first career hat-trick in Morton's 4–1 win at home against Alloa Athletic.[16]

Queen's Park

After a third successful season at Cappielow, McHugh joined the newly professional Queen's Park in June 2020.[17]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Motherwell2007–08Scottish Premier League1000000010
2008–092000000020
2009–1010000213[18] 1152
2010–11110201030170
2011–1291102000121
2012–1325310003[19] 0293
2013–14Scottish Premiership81102110122
2014–154000000040
Total7055072101928
Queen of the South (loan)2013–14Scottish Championship13100002[20] 3154
Airdrieonians (loan)2014–15Scottish League One5400000054
Falkirk2015–16Scottish Championship22610216[21] 33110
2016–1733310414[22] 2426
Total55920621057316
Greenock Morton2017–18Scottish Championship32431431[23] 0408
2018–192963242003610
2019–202082153002712
Total8118841381010330
Queen's Park2020–21[24] Scottish League Two186204000246
Career total25243174301223931268

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First team: Robert McHugh. Motherwell F.C. 21 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20131109232132/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/players/first-team/robert-mchugh/. 9 November 2013. dead.
  2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/7412293.stm Hibernian 0–2 Motherwell
  3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8164957.stm "Motherwell 8–1 Flamurtari (8–2)"
  4. News: Thistle boss still seeking striker. Evening Times. 25 January 2011. 25 January 2011.
  5. News: McHugh extends his stay. Motherwell F.C.. 26 March 2013. 26 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235818/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2013/03/26/mchugh-extends-his-stay/. 3 March 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: Scott McDonald joins Motherwell exodus as 16 players leave the club. STV Sport. 2 June 2015. 6 June 2015. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055047/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/motherwell/1322163-scott-mcdonald-joins-motherwell-exodus-as-15-players-leave-the-club/. dead.
  7. News: New Loan Signing . . qosfc.com . 13 January 2014 . 14 January 2014 . 15 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140115170852/http://www.qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=2152 . dead .
  8. Web site: Cowdenbeath 1–1. qosfc.com. 3 May 2014. 12 May 2014.
  9. Web site: Queen of the South 2–1 Falkirk. BBC Sport. 6 May 2014. 12 May 2014.
  10. Web site: Falkirk 3–1 Queen of the South. BBC Sport. 10 May 2014. 12 May 2014.
  11. Web site: Bob McHugh joins Airdrie on loan. Motherwell F.C.. 31 March 2015. 31 March 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114724/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2015/03/31/mchugh-joins-airdrie-on-loan/. 2 April 2015. dead.
  12. Web site: STIRLING ALBION 0:2 AIRDRIEONIANS. Airdrieonians F.C.. Barrie. Douglas. 4 April 2015. 5 April 2015.
  13. Web site: BOB MCHUGH SIGNS ON. Falkirk F.C.. 14 July 2015. 14 July 2015. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114148/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/bob-mchugh-signs-on/. dead.
  14. Web site: End of season update . Falkirk FC . 22 May 2017 . 22 May 2017 . 25 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170525230507/http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/end-of-season-update/ . dead .
  15. Web site: Bob McHugh joins Morton on two year deal . Jonathan . Mitchell . Greenock Morton FC . 2 June 2017 . 2 June 2017 .
  16. Web site: Morton striker thrilled at first hat-trick. Greenock Telegraph. Dodds. Christopher. 13 August 2019. 14 August 2019.
  17. Web site: Bob McHugh joins the Spiders. Queen's Park F.C.. queensparkfc.co.uk. 15 June 2020. 18 June 2020.
  18. Appearances in the Europa League
  19. One appearance in the Champions League and two in the Europa League
  20. Appearances in the Premiership play-offs
  21. Two appearances and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; four appearances and two goals in the Premiership play-offs
  22. Two appearances and two goals in the Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances in the Premiership play-offs
  23. Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  24. Web site: Dundonald Bluebell F.C. 1–3 Queen's Park F.C.. scottishfa.co.uk. 28 December 2020. 21 March 2021.