Connor Hughes (footballer) explained

Connor Hughes
Fullname:Connor Niall Hughes
Birth Date:6 May 1993
Birth Place:Bolton, England
Height:[1]
Position:Midfielder/Winger
Currentclub:Witton Albion
Youthyears1:2009–2011
Youthclubs1:Oldham Athletic
Years1:2011–2013
Years2:2013–2015
Years3:2015–2016
Years4:2015
Years5:2016–2017
Years6:2017
Years7:2017–2018
Years8:2018–2019
Years9:2019
Years10:2019–2020
Years11:2019–2020
Years12:2020
Years13:2020–2021
Years14:2021
Years15:2021–2022
Years16:2022–2024
Years17:2024–
Clubs1:Oldham Athletic
Clubs2:Hyde
Clubs3:Halifax Town
Clubs4:Bradford Park Avenue (loan)
Clubs5:Worcester City
Clubs6:Warrington Town
Clubs7:Stalybridge Celtic
Clubs8:Curzon Ashton
Clubs9:Atherton Collieries (loan)
Clubs10:Ashton United
Clubs11:Hyde United (loan)
Clubs12:Radcliffe (loan)
Clubs13:Widnes
Clubs14:Bury
Clubs15:Daisy Hill
Clubs16:Witton Albion
Clubs17:Stalybridge Celtic
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Caps2:62
Goals2:10
Caps3:41
Goals3:4
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Caps7:26
Goals7:6
Caps8:18
Goals8:2
Caps9:11
Goals9:2
Caps10:10
Goals10:1
Caps11:5
Goals11:1
Caps12:7
Goals12:0
Caps14:0
Goals14:0
Caps16:44
Goals16:23
Caps17:0
Goals17:0
Club-Update:16:26, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

Connor Niall Hughes (born 6 May 1993) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stalybridge Celtic. He played for Oldham Athletic in the Football League as a professional footballer.

Career

Oldham Athletic

Hughes joined Oldham Athletic in May 2009 on a two-year scholarship.[2]

After playing for the youth and reserves, he made his first-team debut as a substitute in a Football League match on 17 March 2012.[3]

Non-League

On 31 May 2013, Hughes signed for Hyde on a two-year deal.[4] He made his debut for the club on 17 August 2013, coming on as a second-half substitute in Hyde's 2–2 draw with Hereford United.[5] He scored his first league goal for the club in their 5–2 home defeat to Wrexham on 28 December 2013.[6]

He joined Halifax on 15 July 2015.[7] Bradford Park Avenue signed Hughes on a month's loan in October 2015.[8]

In November 2017 he joined Stalybridge Celtic.[9]

In the summer of 2018 he joined Curzon Ashton, moving to Ashton United the following summer.[10] On 20 December 2019, Hughes returned to Hyde on a one-month loan.[11] He then joined Radcliffe F.C. on a one-month loan on 1 February 2020.[12] The deal was later extended.[13]

In September 2020 he joined Widnes.[14]

In July 2021, Hughes joined North West Counties Football League Division One North club Daisy Hill, despite having signed for Bury the following week.[15] Following an impressive first season, he signed a two-year contract upon the conclusion of the 2021–22 season.[16]

On 12 November 2022, Hughes joined NPL Division One West side Witton Albion.[17] Following a strong start to his time at the club, he signed an eighteen-month contract in January 2023 before suffering a leg injury that ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[18] [19]

In May 2024, he returned to Stalybridge Celtic.[20]

Career statistics

Up to date, as of 3 July 2013.

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOther[21] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Oldham Athletic2011–124000000040
2012–133000101050
Total7000101090
Hyde2013–14151100043204
Career total221101053294

Honours

FC Halifax Town

2015–16[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Glenda. Rollin. Jack. Rollin. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 2012. Headline. London. 978-0-7553-6356-8. 508. 43rd.
  2. News: Young hopefuls sign up . Oldham Chronicle . 19 May 2009 . 17 March 2012 .
  3. News: Rochdale 3 - 2 Oldham . BBC Sport . British Broadcasting Corporation . 17 March 2012 . 17 March 2012 .
  4. News: Hyde sign Connor Hughes following release by Oldham. BBC Sport. 2 July 2013.
  5. News: Hyde 2 – 2 Hereford. BBC Sport. 28 August 2013.
  6. News: Hyde 2 - 5 Wrexham. BBC Sport. 29 December 2013.
  7. Web site: FC Halifax Town, Connor Hughes . 2016-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062121/http://www.halifaxafc.co.uk/news/article/fc-halifax-town-connor-hughes-2545752.aspx . 2016-03-04 . dead .
  8. News: Hughes Comes In On Loan. Bradford PA. 15 October 2015. 1 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160916203856/http://tc1.bpafc.com/hughes-comes-in-on-loan/. 16 September 2016. dead.
  9. Web site: Hughes Makes Stalybridge Move. 6 November 2017.
  10. http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/ashton-bring-in-eight-new-faces-57150 Ashton Bring In Eight New Faces
  11. https://twitter.com/ashtonunitedfc/status/1208122434836148226 Ashton United FC on Twitter: " The club can confirm that ...
  12. https://www.radcliffefc.com/news/squad-update-2508838.html SQUAD UPDATE
  13. https://www.facebook.com/radcliffeboro/posts/2499120643641867 We are delighted to announce that... - Radcliffe Football Club ...
  14. Web site: NPL player movements #25 . Northern Premier League . 11 September 2020.
  15. 1420135732216217612. ⚪️Cutters Finalise Connor Hughes⚪️ How about this for a signing! Connor makes his way back to the Cutters after a short spell away! Leighton was over the moon when he wanted to come back! It's a signing we had to get over the line! We look forward to seeing you back in &⚪️. OfficialDHFC. Daisy Hill F.C.. 27 July 2021. 15 May 2024.
  16. Web site: Hughes commits to two more years at Daisy Hill. The Bolton News. Templeman. Ian. 19 April 2022. 15 May 2024.
  17. 1591401718117720065. This morning we have great delight in announcing the signing of Connor Hughes. We have captured the 29 yr old from @DaisyHillFC where he has scored 13 goals this season. Welcome to Witton Albion Connor!! (Connor is eligible to play in todays game). WittonAlbion. Witton Albion F.C.. 12 November 2022. 15 May 2024.
  18. Web site: CONNOR HUGHES SIGNS UNTIL END 2023/24 SEASON. www.wittonalbionfc.co.uk. 30 January 2023. 15 May 2024.
  19. Web site: Help sought for Witton Albion striker Connor Hughes' medical bill. Northwich Guardian. Parsons. Mike. 25 March 2023. 15 May 2024.
  20. Web site: Club News - Connor Hughes becomes our first summer signing. stalybridgeceltic.co.uk. 12 May 2024. 15 May 2024.
  21. Includes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield and Football League play-offs
  22. News: 22 May 2016 . MCMANUS WINNER SENDS FC HALIFAX TOWN INTO FA TROPHY ECSTASY . FA . 13 April 2022.