It promises to be a pivotal summer of recruitment at Fratton Park, yet Hughes boasts an impressive CV from his time at Forest Green Rovers, overseeing the signing of a number of quality performers.
Having previously been head of recruitment at Rovers, he became director of football in October 2019 – where he remained until October 2023 before joining the Blues.
Here are his top-five recruits at Forest Green in that period, in no particular order, with four of which going on to represent Championship clubs, reflecting his good eye for a player...
Here are his top-five recruits at Forest Green in that period, in no particular order, with four of which going on to represent Championship clubs, reflecting his good eye for a player...