Mark Hughes’ son, Alex, has died all of a sudden on the age of 38.
Alex was participant recruitment lead at Grimsby City on the time of his loss of life, having beforehand labored for Manchester Metropolis as an analyst.
Releasing an announcement through the League Managers Affiliation (LMA), former Manchester Metropolis boss Mark Hughes stated: ‘Jill and I are completely heartbroken by the sudden and surprising lack of our beloved son Alex.
‘Alex was an exquisite son, brother to Curtis and Xenna, devoted husband and father to Jessica and their two lovely kids Sebastian and Leonardo.
‘Alex was Participant Recruitment Lead at Grimsby City FC, and had many good associates and colleagues. He will likely be so deeply missed by us all.
‘We ask for privateness throughout this unhappy time as we come to phrases with our household’s loss. The Hughes household’
The LMA despatched its deepest condolences ‘to all of Alex’s household and associates’.
Alex was participant recruitment lead at Grimsby City on the time of his loss of life
Alex labored along with his father, Mark, at Blackburn Rovers, Manchester Metropolis and Fulham
After a quick enjoying profession in Wales, Alex took up a number of roles off the pitch.
In addition to being a licensed agent, he labored along with his father as an analyst at Blackburn Rovers, Manchester Metropolis and Fulham earlier than turning into director of soccer at AFC Fylde in 2024.
Dad Mark had an esteemed enjoying profession, turning out 345 occasions for Manchester United alongside stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Hughes then turned to administration, main Wales for 5 years earlier than spells at Manchester Metropolis, Blackburn Rovers and Stoke Metropolis.
Most just lately, Hughes left Carlisle final month after falling to defeat within the Nationwide League play-off semi-finals.
