Tommy Hughes

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For the major league pitcher, see Tommy Hughes (baseball).

Tommy Hughes (born 11 July 1947 in Dalmuir) is a Scottish former football goalkeeper.

Hughes started out with semi-professional side, Clydebank, before joining Chelsea in 1966. However, he was always understudy to Peter Bonetti whilst with the West London side, meaning he made just 11 appearances in four years. After short spells with Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion in the early 1970s, Hughes signed for Hereford United. He spent nine seasons with Hereford, and was a part of the side which won the Third Division championship in 1975-76. He was later caretaker manager of the club during the 1982-83 season.