Welcome to the Mark Hughes Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Mark Hughes.
Mark Hughes was born in Wrexham, Wales, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
Professional Debut
1980
Hughes signed professional terms with Manchester United, starting his professional football career.
International Debut
1984
Hughes scored on his international debut for Wales against England, just 17 minutes into the match.
Premier League and FA Cup Success
1993-1994
Hughes was part of the Manchester United team that won the inaugural Premier League title and the FA Cup double in the 1993-1994 season.
Wales Manager
1999
Hughes was appointed as the manager of the Wales national team, a position he held until 2004.
Blackburn Rovers Manager
2004
Hughes took charge of Blackburn Rovers, leading them to several top-10 finishes in the Premier League and qualification for the UEFA Cup.
Manchester City Manager
2008-2009
Hughes managed Manchester City, but was terminated in December 2009 despite a significant spending spree.
Fulham Manager
2010-2011
Hughes led Fulham to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League and qualification for the Europa League.
Queens Park Rangers Manager
2012
Hughes managed QPR, helping them retain their Premier League status in the 2011-2012 season but was sacked in November 2012.
Stoke City and Southampton Manager
2013-2018
Hughes managed Stoke City from 2013 to 2018 and had a brief stint at Southampton in 2018.
Carlisle United Head Coach
6 February 2025
Hughes was appointed as the head coach of Carlisle United in League Two, marking his return to management.
Brief
Known For
Welsh football coach and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 1 November 1963.
Born Place: Ruabon, Wales.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of EFL League Two club Carlisle United.
Past occupations: Player for Manchester United, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Southampton, Everton, and Blackburn Rovers; Manager of Wales, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City, and Southampton.
Current Place of Work: Carlisle United.
Previous Place of Work: Wales, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City, and Southampton.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups, PFA Players' Player of the Year award twice (1989 and 1991).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Mark Hughes Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Mark Hughes.
Mark Hughes was born in Wrexham, Wales, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
Professional Debut
1980
Hughes signed professional terms with Manchester United, starting his professional football career.
International Debut
1984
Hughes scored on his international debut for Wales against England, just 17 minutes into the match.
Premier League and FA Cup Success
1993-1994
Hughes was part of the Manchester United team that won the inaugural Premier League title and the FA Cup double in the 1993-1994 season.
Wales Manager
1999
Hughes was appointed as the manager of the Wales national team, a position he held until 2004.
Blackburn Rovers Manager
2004
Hughes took charge of Blackburn Rovers, leading them to several top-10 finishes in the Premier League and qualification for the UEFA Cup.
Manchester City Manager
2008-2009
Hughes managed Manchester City, but was terminated in December 2009 despite a significant spending spree.
Fulham Manager
2010-2011
Hughes led Fulham to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League and qualification for the Europa League.
Queens Park Rangers Manager
2012
Hughes managed QPR, helping them retain their Premier League status in the 2011-2012 season but was sacked in November 2012.
Stoke City and Southampton Manager
2013-2018
Hughes managed Stoke City from 2013 to 2018 and had a brief stint at Southampton in 2018.
Carlisle United Head Coach
6 February 2025
Hughes was appointed as the head coach of Carlisle United in League Two, marking his return to management.
Brief
Known For
Welsh football coach and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 1 November 1963.
Born Place: Ruabon, Wales.
Career
Current occupation: Head coach of EFL League Two club Carlisle United.
Past occupations: Player for Manchester United, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Southampton, Everton, and Blackburn Rovers; Manager of Wales, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City, and Southampton.
Current Place of Work: Carlisle United.
Previous Place of Work: Wales, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City, and Southampton.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups, PFA Players' Player of the Year award twice (1989 and 1991).
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