Richard Hughes

Born: June 25, 1979

Height: 6' 0" (183cm)

Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality: Scotland flag Scottish

Position: Central midfielder
Career History
Youth1992-1993Atalanta BC
1993-1998Arsenal
Senior1998-2002Bournemouth
2002-2011Portsmouth
→ 2003Grimsby Town (loan)
2012-2014Bournemouth
Sports Mole has 134 articles about Richard Hughes. Articles 1 to 40:
Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Liverpool on April 21, 2024
Diogo Jota: Liverpool chiefs confirm plans to honour "truly irreplaceable" forward following tragic death
Liverpool's chief executive of football Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes release a joint statement following the death of Reds forward Diogo Jota.
18:32
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during his side's clash against Paris Saint-Germain, on March 11, 2025
Liverpool expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2026 and 2027?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's expiring contracts for this season and next.
Jul 1, 19:28
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on May 11, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid confirmed as Liverpool transfer chiefs pull off £10m masterstroke
Liverpool confirm that they have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose early exit will bank the Reds £10m.
May 30, 10:09
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during his side's clash against Paris Saint-Germain, on March 11, 2025
Ibrahima Konate future: Liverpool defender delivers update on contract talks
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate provides an update on talks to extend his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
May 26, 18:54
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz pictured on February 17, 2024
Luis Diaz hints at Liverpool retirement plan as 17-goal attacker confirms contract discussions
Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz makes his feelings clear on his future at Anfield following reports that the Reds will soon open contract talks with the Colombian.
May 12, 12:23
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Arne Slot pictured on August 14, 2024
Alexander-Arnold Liverpool exit: Reds made 'series of significant offers' in bid to keep star man
Liverpool reportedly made a series of offers in a bid to keep Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold at the club.
May 5, 12:26
Atalanta BC's Mateo Retegui celebrates on January 18, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Richard Hughes plots double Serie A raid as Martin Zubimendi alternative 'identified'
Liverpool are reportedly targeting a double Serie A swoop for a Lazio midfielder and Atalanta BC striker during the summer transfer window.
May 4, 15:09
Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates securing the Premier League title on April 27, 2025
Where does Arne Slot's Liverpool title success rank among other Premier League triumphs?
Arne Slot's Liverpool secured the Premier League title on Sunday, and here Sports Mole takes a look at how their triumph compares to previous winners.
Apr 27, 19:10
Darwin Nunez of Liverpool on January 31, 2025
Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Arne Slot addresses Darwin Nunez Benfica clause rumours
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addresses speculation that Darwin Nunez has not been starting games due to potentially activating a clause agreed with former club Benfica.
Apr 25, 11:58
Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez on January 18, 2025
Milos Kerkez: Bournemouth star's transfer decision date 'revealed' amid Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid interest
Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid reportedly find out when summer transfer target Milos Kerkez will make a final decision on his future at Bournemouth.
Apr 23, 15:07
Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez pictured on February 15, 2025
Liverpool plan 'crunch contract talks' with South American attacker as £60m transfer decision made
Liverpool reportedly plan to sit down and hold 'showdown talks' with one of their South American attackers during the summer transfer window.
Apr 18, 22:58
Virgil van Dijk's contract extension is very close to being announced
Virgil van Dijk contract latest: When Liverpool could announce extension for defender after Mohamed Salah deal confirmation
Virgil van Dijk is set to sign a contract extension to stay at Liverpool following the announcement of Mohamed Salah's renewal, and fans await the Dutchman's signature.
Apr 16, 23:35
Ibrahima Konate celebrates scoring for Liverpool on September 17, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Club officials 'to prioritise' key player's contract ahead of summer
Liverpool will allegedly prioritise renewing the contract of a key player before they enter the transfer market in the summer.
Apr 14, 08:51
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Arne Slot reacts to new Mohamed Salah contract as Liverpool manager gives Virgil van Dijk update
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot offers his reaction to the news that Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract at Anfield until the summer of 2027.
Apr 11, 08:47
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister reacts on October 2, 2024
Alexis Mac Allister's Liverpool transfer stance made clear by player's father
Alexis Mac Allister's father has made it clear that his son has no intention of leaving Liverpool in the near future.
Apr 10, 16:49
Liverpool need to sign another centre-back in the summer transfer market.
Liverpool transfer news latest as Dean Huijsen linked with move to Anfield to replace centre-back
Liverpool hold interest in Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen and could see him as a replacement for a current defender in their squad.
Apr 2, 06:00
Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen with Milos Kerkez on December 5, 2024
Liverpool target 'likely to leave' this summer is available for £45m as Caoimhin Kelleher swap deal is ruled out
Bournemouth reportedly put a price tag of £45m on one of their in-demand defenders ahead of the summer transfer window.
Apr 1, 08:43
Liverpool manager Arne Slot during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace, on October 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot's side closing in on first summer signing as Reds 'speed up process'
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign one of their primary targets ahead of the summer transfer window.
Mar 20, 17:26
Liverpool manager Arne Slot during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace, on October 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot 'approves' £38m signing of Premier League star
Arne Slot reportedly gives the green light for Liverpool to complete the signing of a £38m-rated Premier League star this summer.
Mar 11, 13:35
Real Sociedad's Take Kubo in action on January 16, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Reds eyeing three La Liga stars for summer window?
Liverpool are reportedly considering three La Liga stars as potential targets for the summer transfer window, including Real Sociedad winger Take Kubo.
Feb 19, 16:48
Liverpool manager Arne Slot during his side's Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, on December 22, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot confirms midfielder U-turn ahead of deadline
Arne Slot reveals that Liverpool will now consider retaining the services of midfielder James McConnell after he "impressed" against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Jan 30, 14:51
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott and Wataru Endo pictured on April 11, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Midfielder contract talks 'planned' after £40m Arne Slot decision
Liverpool reportedly plan to open contract talks with midfielder Harvey Elliott this summer, despite the youngster's lack of game time under Arne Slot.
Jan 26, 17:14
Trent Alexander-Arnold is at the centre of a contract saga at Liverpool, on January 22 2025
Arne Slot receives Liverpool contract priority list as Trent Alexander-Arnold verdict delivered
Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson argues for and against extending Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract amid apparent interest from Real Madrid.
Jan 22, 16:29
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on January 5, 2025
Mohamed Salah contract update: Liverpool star 'eyed as Neymar heir' in summer transfer window
Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to be the subject of a monumental offer from abroad, with the Liverpool star set to leave Anfield for free at the end of the season.
Jan 17, 00:15
Feyenoord's Anis Hadj Moussa pictured on December 14, 2024
Liverpool 'closely watching' £2.9m Mohamed Salah replacement whom Arne Slot has already approved
Liverpool reportedly add Feyenoord attacker Anis Hadj Moussa to their list of possible Mohamed Salah replacements following the Egyptian's latest contract admission.
Jan 7, 08:10
 David Lynch looks at where Liverpool could strengthen in the January transfer window on January 3, 2025
Liverpool transfer latest: January window update as Arne Slot, Richard Hughes eye targets to boost Premier League title charge
Liverpool are reportedly actively looking at targets they can bring to the club in the upcoming transfer windows as they seek to strengthen key areas of their squad.
Jan 6, 22:18
 Mohamed Salah's form is putting the pressure on Liverpool to reach an agreement on January 3, 2025
Mohamed Salah contract latest: Liverpool under pressure from forward for new deal in January transfer window
Mohamed Salah his representatives are ramping up pressure on Liverpool to extend his contract with Liverpool amidst rumours that he may leave the club.
Jan 4, 07:00
 Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in action on October 21, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'scouting' £34.2m midfielder as Arne Slot pursues Premier League talent
Liverpool reportedly deploy scouts to keep an eye on Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who has been earning 'rave reviews' from the Reds.
Jan 3, 17:44
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez pictured on July 11, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'identify two replacements' for Darwin Nunez including £70.5m star
Liverpool reportedly identify one Premier League and one Serie A striker as possible replacements for Darwin Nunez, whom they are preparing to sell in 2025.
Jan 1, 16:00
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates at full-time after his side's Premier League match against West Ham United, on December 29, 2024
Virgil van Dijk contract latest: Liverpool future update as European giant linked with Arne Slot defender
Virgil van Dijk is a target for a number of clubs in the summer, with Italian champions Inter Milan reportedly holding an interest in the upcoming transfer windows.
Dec 31, 16:50
Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong reacts during his side's UEFA Champions League game against Liverpool FC on November 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot 'rules out' move for 24-year-old as Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong is reportedly not a concrete transfer target for Liverpool in 2025, as Arne Slot prefers a traditional right-back.
Dec 22, 17:16
Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Ryan Gravenberch pictured on April 21, 2024
Money talks! Liverpool star 'demanding £70k-a-week pay rise' in new contract
Luis Diaz reportedly presents Liverpool with a significant wage demand, which is more than double his current weekly earnings at Anfield.
Dec 14, 14:42
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Wolves in the Premier League, on September 28, 2024
Fabrizio Romano Liverpool contract latest: Reds confident of agreeing deal with defender
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool are confident that defender Ibrahima Konate will sign a new deal at the club and extend his stay on Merseyside.
Dec 9, 00:52
Liverpool put in their 'most complete' performance of the season in their 2-0 win over Man City on December 3, 2024
Mohamed Salah contract latest: Liverpool forward's FSG standoff as Arne Slot's reliance on forward highlighted
Mohamed Salah starred for Liverpool against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening, but the club have yet to agree a contract extension with him despite his exploits.
Dec 6, 07:08
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk pictured on October 27, 2024
Virgil van Dijk 'makes final decision' on new Liverpool contract as agent contacts clubs
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reportedly decides that he wants to stay at Anfield and sign an extension to his contract, which expires in the summer of 2025.
Nov 29, 23:24
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on November 9, 2024
Mohamed Salah drops Liverpool contract bombshell: What do the attacker's comments mean?
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah drops the biggest bombshell yet over his future at Anfield, revealing that he is currently "more out than in" as he awaits a contract offer.
Nov 25, 11:44
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pictured on November 2, 2024
Mohamed Salah publicly addresses Liverpool contract situation in message to supporters
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah touches on his future with an impassioned social media message, saying that "no matter what happens" he will always cherish scoring at Anfield.
Nov 3, 14:32
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo pictured on August 9, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'considering' two Premier League stars as Mohamed Salah replacements
Liverpool are reportedly considering two Premier League stars as potential replacements for Mohamed Salah, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Nov 2, 13:10
Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi pictured on October 22, 2024
Real Madrid, Liverpool 'locked in £57m transfer battle' amid Trent Alexander-Arnold uncertainty
Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly show an interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi in the summer transfer window.
Oct 31, 12:21
Liverpool have made a 'step forward' in contract talks with several first-time stars on October 9, 2024
Liverpool told how to fend off Real Madrid interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool must make Trent Alexander-Arnold one of their highest-earning players to ward off Real Madrid, Reds expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole.
Oct 11, 09:24
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