Iron sign Leeds defender Hughes

Published : 21 Jan 2011 16:46:16

Championship strugglers Scunthorpe United have signed Leeds defender Andy Hughes on a free transfer.The 33-year-old, whose Leeds contract was going to expire this summer, has signed an 18-month deal with the option of a further year. "When I first took over [as manager] I wanted to bring in a couple of experienced players," Iron manager Ian Baraclough told BBC Radio Humberside. "Andy fits the bill perfectly. It's been ongoing for quite a while." He added: "I knew he was coming to the end o.... read more