John Hughes

Hughes is "one of six kids from the classic, working-class family" in Leith. He started his playing career in junior football with Newtongrange Star, before beginning his senior career with Berwick Rangers, where he played as a striker. After a brief stint in the Football League with Swansea City, Hughes established himself as a central defender at Falkirk. His playing career peaked when he signed for Celtic in 1995. He scored a late, headed equaliser in the Old Firm derby against Rangers at Ibrox on 17 March 1996. He subsequently played for his local club Hibernian, Ayr United and finally returned to Falkirk in a joint player and coaching role. Hughes shares his name with former Celtic, Crystal Palace and Sunderland player John 'Yogi' Hughes. As a result, Hughes is often referred to as 'Yogi' himself. He famously performed a streak during his first stint at Falkirk whilst team-mate Mo Johnston was being interviewed for STV's Scotsport.

Falkirk

Hughes landed his first managerial job in 2003, when he and Owen Coyle were appointed co-managers of Falkirk. Coyle subsequently left Falkirk to join Ian McCall at Dundee United, leaving Hughes in sole charge. He then guided Falkirk to promotion to the Scottish Premier League in 2005. As well as maintaining their SPL status for four seasons, Hughes led Falkirk to the 2009 Scottish Cup Final, losing 1–0 to Rangers.

Hibernian

Hughes was appointed Hibernian manager in the 2009 close season. He led the club to Europa League qualification in his first season in charge, as they finished in fourth place in the SPL. Poor results at the start of the following season, however, led to fans jeering their own team. Hughes left the club by mutual consent on 4 October following a 2–0 defeat against St Johnstone.

Livingston

Hughes interviewed for the Swindon Town job in the 2011 close season. Hughes was appointed manager of Livingston on 14 February 2012.

Hartlepool

After nine months at Livingston, Hughes moved to English club Hartlepool United. He took the job when the team were in the midst of a 20-match-run without a win. Despite an upturn in form that earned him a Manager of the Month award, Hartlepool were relegated to Football League Two. Hughes publicly stated his desire to remain at the club, but he was sacked on 9 May 2013.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Hughes was appointed manager of Scottish Premiership club Inverness…

Player

Falkirk Scottish First Division: 1993–94, 2002–03 Scottish Challenge Cup: 1993–94 Hibernian Scottish First Division: 1998–99

Manager

Falkirk Scottish First Division: 2004–05 Scottish Challenge Cup: 2004–05 Stirlingshire Cup: 2006–07, 2007–08 Scottish Cup: runners-up 2008–09 Inverness Caledonian Thistle Scottish Cup: 2014–15 Scottish League Cup: runners-up 2013–14

Individual

SPL Manager of the Month: December 2006 SPL Manager of the Month: September 2009 League One – Manager of the Month: February 2013 SPFL Manager of the Month: August 2014 SPFL Manager of the Month: January 2015 PFA Scotland Manager of the Year: 2014–15 SFWA Manager of the Year: 2014–15