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# Sparky

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2022
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Mark Hughes makes surprise return to management with Bradford City
The former Wales manager has signed a deal with the League Two club until 2024.
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Feb 24th 2022, 11:01 AM
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Hughes signs three-year deal to remain Southampton manager
The former Manchester City boss will remain with the Saints having helped guide them to Premier League safety in 2017-18.
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May 26th 2018, 9:17 AM
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Southampton book Wembley semi-final date in Mark Hughes' first game as manager
Paul Cook and Wigan’s giantkilling fairytale has come to an end.
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Mar 18th 2018, 3:58 PM
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Southampton appoint Mark Hughes as their new manager
The ex-Saints striker has been handed the job until the end of the season.
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Mar 14th 2018, 10:47 PM
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Police call for restraint after a young puppy was killed with a hammer in Armagh
The PSNI has urged people to allow them investigate the matter.
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Feb 6th 2018, 3:30 PM
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I'd go up against my own granny! - Hughes has no problem with Whelan-Allen clash
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has eased concerns about a falling-out between team-mates Glenn Whelan and Joe Allen.
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Mar 31st 2017, 11:44 AM
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From the England U18 squad with Cole and McManaman to becoming a LOI legend
Mark Rutherford reflects on a decorated career in Irish football.
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Feb 26th 2017, 9:35 PM
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Pulis phoned Shawcross to call him a loser, claims Hughes
The bitterness between the two clubs in the aftermath of the Saido Berahino transfer has taken a bizarre turn after the Baggies’ 1-0 win last weekend
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Feb 11th 2017, 9:34 AM
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Ex-Ireland international Mark Kennedy returns to Man City in a coaching capacity
He leaves Ipswich after six years.
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Jul 6th 2016, 4:50 PM
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Andrew Trimble gets his bear suit on in support of Ulster Rugby
Guess all the waterboy slots were taken.
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Sep 30th 2013, 8:35 PM
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Stoke appoint Mark Hughes as manager
The former Man City boss has signed a three-year deal at the Britannia Stadium.
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May 30th 2013, 8:53 AM
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Hughes ready to take the reins at Stoke - reports
Careful what you wish for, Stoke fans.
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May 29th 2013, 10:51 AM
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He's back! Barton ready for Ligue 1 debut
His team-mates say he has ‘fighting spirit’. Not half.
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Nov 24th 2012, 11:50 AM
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Embattled: Hughes unmoved by QPR sack speculation
The former Man City boss insists the mass change in playing staff will soon pay dividends.
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Nov 16th 2012, 7:31 PM
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Am I bothered? Hughes unfazed by Redknapp speculation
His name was linked with the Irish job this week… but now the talk is off Harry Redknapp and QPR.
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Oct 20th 2012, 1:26 PM
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Is this what Irish blues sound like?
Little John Nee plays a rock’n'roll showman with the blues in Sparkplug – and we like it.
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Sep 10th 2012, 5:10 PM
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Mark Hughes in talks with QPR
Sources close to the club suggest that owner Tony Fernandes will helm the contract negotiations.
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Jan 9th 2012, 5:48 PM