CARL MCHUGH HAS today signed for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell.
The 23-year-old from Lettermacaward was Plymouth Argyle’s Player of the Season last season, helping the south coast club to the League Two Play-off final, where they lost to AFC Wimbledon.
The former Ireland Under-21 international played with Dungloe Town and Na Rossa GAA club before moving to Reading. After a spell with Dundalk on loan in the League of Ireland, McHugh joined Bradford City in 2012.
In his first season at the club, he helped the Yorkshire side to the Capital One cup final having defeated Premier league Wigan Athletic, Arsenal and Aston Villa on their way to the final at Wembley, where Swansea ran out 5-0 winners. Bradford were promoted to League One via the play-offs.
“It feels brilliant and I’m delighted to get it done at this stage and I’m looking forward to get going and get training with the lads and all the new boys.
[adrotate group=”68″]“The Scottish league this season has a lot of interest in it and it’s definitely on the way up. Motherwell had a really good season last season finishing fifth and I think it’s a brilliant opportunity for me and my career and it was something I couldn’t turn down for me and my family.”
“There’s some big players here that have had experience at a really good level in the squad, but I’m going to come in and work really hard to try and get myself in to the team for the first game of the season.
“I’m probably a week or so behind the boys but I’ll get back in to training and I’m looking forward to get going.”
McHugh has signed a two-year deal at the Scottish club.
‘Well boss Mark McGhee added: “We’re absolutely delighted Carl has agreed to join us, as he had several extremely good offers on the table from various clubs in England, including his previous club.
“Our scouts and I have watched the player for some time now and all the reports we have from others who know him are very positive indeed.
“Then, when Stephen Pearson’s move to India was confirmed, we stepped up our interest. He’s a type of hard-working, talented midfield players that fans will love, so I am very much looking forward to working with him.
“In terms of our recruitment, we would still like to bring in one more central midfielder and have a specific target in mind . However, to do that whilst ensuring we keep a tight grip on our budget, we’re going to have to wheel and deal a little, which we’re in the process of doing, but the squad is really coming together now.”
Watch McHugh’s first interview as a Motherwell player – courtesy of Motherwell YouTube …
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