Personal information | |||
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Full name | Henry Timothy Hughton[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 18 November 1959||
Place of birth | Stratford, London, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
– | Leyton Orient | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1978–1982 | Leyton Orient | 111 | (2) |
1982–1986 | Crystal Palace | 118 | (1) |
1986 | Brentford | 8 | (0) |
1986–1988 | Leyton Orient | 18 | (0) |
1988–1990 | Enfield[3] | 11 | (0) |
Total | 266 | (3) | |
International career | |||
1981 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Henry Timothy Hughton (born 18 November 1959) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. Born in England, he represented Ireland at under-21 level.
Hughton was born in Stratford, London. He played in the Football League for Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace and Brentford.[4] He later played non-league football for Enfield.[3]
Hughton made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team, against England in 1981.[1][5]
Hughton was born in England to an Irish mother and a Ghanaian father. He is the younger brother of Ireland international footballer Chris Hughton[6][7] and uncle to Chris's son Cian Hughton, who also played League football.[8]