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Fullname: John Hughes
Born: 4 Aug 1901
Birthplace: Bathgate, West Lothian
Signed: 13 Sep 1922
Left: 1925 (free); 23 Sep 1925 (Alloa)
Position: Goalkeeper
Debut: Celtic 1-0 Motherwell, League, 14 Oct 1922
Internationals: none

Biog

Signed from Parkhead Juniors in September 1922 keeper John Hughes made his debut in a 1-0 home league win over Motherwell on October 14th.

Hughes was primarily a deputy to the great Charlie Shaw but he did oust the regular No 1 from the team for the Rangers game on October 28th 1923 – Celtic lost 3-1. Losing 4 goals in match in Nov 1922 v Ayr signalled the end.

Hughes played a total of five competitive games for Celtic in three seasons at Parkhead during which time he spent several spells on loan at various teams. He was eventually released in 1925 and would join Alloa in September that year.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

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From "An Alphabet of the Celts"