Jim Hughes (footballer, born 1965)

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Jim Hughes
Personal information
Full name James Francis Hughes
Date of birth (1965-05-07) 7 May 1965 (age 58)
Position(s) Defensive Midfielder
Youth career
Ferguslie United BC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1982–1984 Dumbarton [1] 4 (0)
1984–1987 Airdrie 24 (0)
1986–1991 Ayr United 122 (3)
1990–1997 Stranraer 197 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Francis Hughes (born 7 May 1965) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Dumbarton, Airdrie, Ayr United and Stranraer. [2]

Following his career in football, Hughes went onto train as a teacher of primary education and is currently the Head Teacher of Stanley Primary School in Ardrossan in North Ayrshire, Scotland. [3]

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References

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  3. https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Documents/EducationalServices/handbooks/stanley-ps.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]