John Hughes (footballer, born 1964)
John "Yogi" Hughes (born 9 September 1964) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player.
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Hughes in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Hughes | ||
| Date of birth | 9 September 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1988 | Newtongrange Star | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1989 | Berwick Rangers | 41 | (14) |
| 1989–1990 | Swansea City | 24 | (4) |
| 1989 | → Alloa Athletic (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 1990–1995 | Falkirk | 134 | (7) |
| 1995–1996 | Celtic | 31 | (2) |
| 1996–2000 | Hibernian | 72 | (4) |
| 2000–2002 | Ayr United | 48 | (2) |
| 2002–2005 | Falkirk | 79 | (5) |
| Total | 434 | (38) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2003–2009 | Falkirk | ||
| 2009–2010 | Hibernian | ||
| 2012 | Livingston | ||
| 2012–2013 | Hartlepool United | ||
| 2013–2016 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | ||
| 2017 | Raith Rovers | ||
| 2020–2021 | Ross County | ||
| 2021–2022 | Dunfermline Athletic | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hughes played primarily as a central defender for several clubs, including Falkirk (two spells), Celtic, Hibernian and Ayr United. Towards the end of his playing career, Hughes took on coaching responsibilities, and was appointed manager of Falkirk in 2003 (initially as co-manager with Owen Coyle). Hughes guided the club to promotion to the Scottish Premier League and a Scottish Cup Final during his time in charge. He eventually left Falkirk to take up the managerial role at Hibernian in 2009, but left by mutual consent after sixteen months.
Hughes was appointed manager of Livingston in February 2012, but left in November to take over at English club Hartlepool United. He departed Hartlepool in May 2013 after being unable to prevent their relegation to League Two. Hughes was appointed manager of Inverness Caledonian Thistle in December 2013. He led the club to their first major silverware with the Scottish Cup in May 2015, and their first foray into European football, before he left in May 2016. Hughes then had a brief stint with Raith Rovers, which ended in them being relegated to Scottish League One. His next spell as a manager was with Ross County, where he managed to help them avoid relegation. Hughes was appointed Dunfermline Athletic manager in November 2021, but he resigned from this position in May 2022 following their relegation.