Barry Hughes facts for kids
Barry Hughes in 1976
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 31 December 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Wales | ||
| Date of death | 2 June 2019 (aged 81) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| West Bromwich Albion | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Blauw-Wit | |||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1966–1967 | Alkmaar'54 | ||
| 1968–1970 | HFC Haarlem | ||
| 1970–1973 | Go Ahead Eagles | ||
| 1973–1980 | HFC Haarlem | ||
| 1980–1983 | Sparta Rotterdam | ||
| 1983–1984 | FC Utrecht | ||
| 1984–1985 | MVV | ||
| 1985–1986 | FC Volendam | ||
| 1986–1988 | Sparta Rotterdam | ||
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Barry Hughes (born 31 December 1937 – died 2 June 2019) was a Welsh professional football player and manager. He was known for his long career in Dutch football.
Hughes started his football journey in England. Later, he moved to the Netherlands. There, he became a well-known figure. He managed many different football clubs.
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Who Was Barry Hughes?
Barry Hughes was born in Wales in 1937. He loved football from a young age. He grew up to become a professional in the sport. He spent most of his career in the Netherlands.
His Playing Career
Hughes began playing football as a young person. He joined the youth team of West Bromwich Albion. This is a famous English club. However, he did not play for their main team.
Later, he moved to the Netherlands. He played for a Dutch club called Blauw-Wit. This was his main club as a player.
Becoming a Football Manager
After his playing days, Barry Hughes became a coach. He started his coaching career in 1966. His first team was Alkmaar'54. This club is now known as AZ Alkmaar.
Hughes quickly became known for his coaching style. He was a popular figure in Dutch football. He managed many different teams over the years.
Managing Different Clubs
Barry Hughes managed several Dutch clubs. He often returned to clubs he had managed before. This showed his strong connection with them.
- From 1968 to 1970, he managed HFC Haarlem.
- Then, from 1970 to 1973, he led Go Ahead Eagles.
- He returned to HFC Haarlem from 1973 to 1980. This was his longest time at one club.
- From 1980 to 1983, he managed Sparta Rotterdam.
- He also coached FC Utrecht in 1983–1984.
- His career also included managing MVV (1984–1985) and FC Volendam (1985–1986).
- He finished his management career back at Sparta Rotterdam. He was there from 1986 to 1988.
Barry Hughes passed away in 2019. He left a lasting mark on Dutch football. Many remember him as a passionate coach.
