Wales legend Mark Hughes has mentioned he’s “completely heartbroken” after the dying of his son Alex aged 38.
Alex Hughes had spells at Stockport County and Wrexham earlier than ending his enjoying profession to work in participant evaluation and recruitment.
He labored for Blackburn, Manchester Metropolis and Fulham, who have been all managed by his father, earlier than main a personal academy in Portugal.
He then grew to become a participant agent and in recent times labored for non-league golf equipment AFC Fylde and Morecambe earlier than changing into participant recruitment lead at League Two membership Grimsby City final July.
Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Wales striker Hughes paid tribute to his son in a press release launched by way of the League Managers Affiliation.
“Jill and I are completely heartbroken by the sudden and sudden lack of our beloved son Alex,” mentioned the 62-year-old, who managed Wales between 1999 and 2004.
“Alex was a beautiful son, brother to Curtis and Xenna, devoted husband and father to Jessica and their two lovely kids Sebastian and Leonardo.
“Alex had many good associates and colleagues. He will likely be so deeply missed by us all.”
A Grimsby assertion, exterior learn: “Everybody at Grimsby City Soccer Membership is devastated to be taught of the sudden and sudden passing of our participant recruitment lead, Alex Hughes.”
“Relaxation in peace, Alex. As soon as a Mariner, all the time a Mariner.”
