About Jamie Hughes
Born 1977. Jamie Hughes is a British association football player.
Jamie Joseph Hughes (born 5 April 1977) is an English former professional footballer who is notable for becoming the first British footballer to fail a test for a performance-enhancing drug. While a YTS player with Division One Tranmere Rovers in May 1995, he failed a drugs test and was discovered to have taken amphetamines. His punishment for the offence was a six-month ban from football (suspended for two years).
Hughes has since played at non-league level for clubs including Vauxhall Motors, Lancaster City and Ashton United. He also played for Rhyl, Bangor City and Connah's Quay Nomads in the League of Wales and Derry City in the League of Ireland.
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Who is Jamie Hughes?
English footballer (born 1977)
When was Jamie Hughes born?
Jamie Hughes was born on 5 April 1977 in Liverpool.
What is Jamie Hughes's occupation?
Jamie Hughes is an association football player.
What nationality is Jamie Hughes?
Jamie Hughes is British.
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· DBpedia: Jamie Hughes (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jamie Hughes. https://biography.guide/jamie-hughes-association-football-player/
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