Roger Hugo Explained

Roger Hugo
Full Name:Roger Victor Hugo
Birth Date:6 September 1942
Birth Place:Woking, England
Death Date:April 2024 (aged 81)
Death Place:South Africa
Position:Inside forward
Youthclubs1:West Ham United
Years1:1960–1965
Clubs1:West Ham United
Caps1:3
Goals1:2
Years2:1965–1966
Clubs2:Watford
Caps2:25
Goals2:6
Years3:1966–1968
Clubs3:Port Elizabeth City
Years4:1968–1970
Clubs4:Highlands Park
Clubs5:Berea Park

Roger Victor Hugo (6 September 1942 – April 2024) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward.

Career

Hugo began his career with West Ham United, signing his first professional contract with the club in October 1960. On 18 May 1964, Hugo made his debut for West Ham, scoring in a 2–2 draw away to Leicester City in the First Division. Ten days later, Hugo made his second appearance for West Ham, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win against West Bromwich Albion. A further three days later, Hugo would make his final appearance for the club in a 3–0 loss against Stoke City, as he found opportunities once against limited following the return of John Sissons from the 1964 UEFA European Under-18 Championship.[1]

In the summer of 1965, Hugo signed for Third Division side Watford. During his only season at Watford, Hugo scored six league goals in 25 appearances as Watford finished midtable. In 1966, Hugo moved to South Africa, signing for Port Elizabeth City, winning the National Football League with the club in 1967. Hugo spent two years at Port Elizabeth, before joining Highlands Park.[2] Hugo later played for Berea Park.[3]

Personal life

Following his playing career, Hugo settled in Johannesburg, owning a video company.[2]

In April 2024, West Ham United announced Hugo's death.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roger Hugo – 1942-2024. West Ham United F.C.. 24 April 2024. 24 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Roger Victor Hugo. Watford FC Archive. 24 April 2024. 7 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170907165425/http://www.watfordfcarchive.com/downloads/players/+Holden-Iwelumo.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: South Africa National Football League 1972 - Winner Durban City. Todor 66. 24 April 2024.