Joseph Hughes (footballer)

Joseph Hughes (born 1892, date of death unknown) was a footballer who played as goalkeeper for Tufnell Park, South Weald, West Ham United, Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic.

Joseph Hughes
Personal information
Full name Joseph Hughes
Date of birth 1892
Place of birth London, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Tufnell Park
South Weald
1911–1915 West Ham United 90 (0)
1919–1921 Bolton Wanderers 41 (0)
1921–1922 Charlton Athletic 19 (0)
1922–1923 Clapton Orient 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

After spells at Tufnell Park and South Weald, Hughes joined West Ham United in 1911 and made his debut against rivals Millwall in a 2–1 victory on 4 November 1911. Hughes played over 100 times in all competitions for West Ham before requesting manager Syd King transfer list him after remarking on Ted Hufton's ability during a trial, King obliged and sold Hughes to Bolton Wanderers for £350.[2]

Hughes' career was interrupted due to the outbreak of World War I, with Hughes playing for Chelsea in that period.[3] Hughes joined Charlton Athletic in the summer of 1921 in time for the club's debut Football League campaign where he made 19 appearances. After his departure from Charlton, Hughes spent the 1922–1923 season at Clapton Orient before retiring from professional football.[4]

References
  1. Achates (20 August 1923). "Prospects of the clubs in the First Division of the League. Chelsea". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. "Ted Hufton". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  3. "Syd King 1902 - 1932 ... Player Pen Pictures and Autographs". They Fly So High. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  4. "Hughes Joe Image 1 Charlton Athletic 1921". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 20 April 2017.


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