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Cian Hughton Personal information Full name Cian James Hughton Date of birth 25 January 1989 Place of birth Enfield, London, England Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) Playing position Defender Youth career 2005–2009 Tottenham Hotspur Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2009–2011 Lincoln City 63 (6) National team 2009 Republic of Ireland U21 2 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:34, 14 May 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).Cian James Hughton (born 25 January 1989) is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently without a club. He plays as a defender.
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Club career
Tottenham Hotspur
He joined Tottenham Hotspur's academy in 2005, and went on to make 15 youth team appearances that season. Established, he played a further 27 games the following season, scoring once and stepping into the reserve set-up, where he appeared on a total of 21 occasions over two seasons.
Lincoln City
On 27 July 2009 Hughton signed a six-month contract with Lincoln City.[1] He made his professional debut in the 1–0 victory over Barnet on August 8, 2009.[2]
In May 2011 he was not offered a new contract after a mass clear out of players following the club's relegation from the Football League.[3] In June 2011 he joined Vancouver Whitecaps of the MLS for a ten-day trial[4] but failed to earn a contract.[5]
Hughton featured on trial at Bristol Rovers making his first appearance in a 5-1 pre-season win over local side Mangotsfield United.[6] He then appeared on trial for Milton Keynes Dons in a friendly against Buckingham Town, scoring in a 6-0 victory. He has been training with his Dad, Chris' team Birmingham City and is on trial at Aberdeen FC.
International career
He has had numerous calls into the Republic of Ireland under-18 and under-19 squads.[7] He made his Republic of Ireland under-21 national football team debut as a substitute at Tallaght Stadium in October 2009 [1]. He started his first international on October 13th at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre [2].
Personal life
Hughton is the son of former Tottenham Hotspur player and current manager of Birmingham City, Chris Hughton. His uncle Henry Hughton was also a professional player. Hughton attended The Broxbourne School.
References
- ^ "Hughton handed Red Imps deal". 2009-07-27. http://www.football.co.uk/lincoln_city/hughton_handed_red_imps_deal_289566.shtml. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ "Lincoln 1–0 Barnet". Soccerbase. 2009-08-08. http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=588564. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ "Steve Tilson clears out Lincoln City squad". BBC Sport. 11 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/lincoln_city/9483263.stm. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ "Hassli becomes web sensation after spectacular strike". Vancouver Sun. 15 June 2011. http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Hassli+becomes+sensation+after+spectacular+strike/4948672/story.html. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "Good time for Caps to be seeing Reds". Vancouver Sun. 29 June 2011. http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Good+time+Caps+seeing+Reds/5022204/story.html. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "Comfortable Win for Rovers". Bristol Rovers OS. 06 July 2011. http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2387813,00.html. Retrieved 06 July 2011.
- ^ "Cian Hughton profile". TottenhamHotspur.com. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/players/reserves/cianhughton.html. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
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Categories:- 1989 births
- Living people
- People from Enfield
- Black British sportspeople
- Association football defenders
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players
- Lincoln City F.C. players
- The Football League players
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