Andrew John Hughes (born 2 January 1978) is a former English footballer and the current set piece coach for Premier League club Leicester City.
In an interview, Hughes explained his reasons for leaving Norwich: "Dennis Wise told me the challenge and the position the club was in.
[citation needed] He started the 2009–10 season playing for Leeds at left back due to the absence of Ben Parker through injury.
[9] Hughes left the club after waving goodbye to the fans after the FA Cup Replay at Elland Road against Arsenal, where he was an unused substitute.
[10] Hughes' totemic status at Leeds was due more to his willingness to work hard in whichever position he was asked to play, his humility, and his rapport with fans and teammates, than to any exceptional football ability.
[16] On 22 July 2014, Hughes joined Football League Championship club Bolton Wanderers as their Professional Development Coach.
[17] On 3 October 2014 it was announced that Hughes and fellow coach Lee Turner would take charge of Bolton in the interim following the departure of manager Dougie Freedman.
Hughes had a positive impact in his short spell with the team keeping its premiership status for a record 4th consecutive season and reaching the FA cup final only to lose to Manchester United in extra time.
The decision to bring Hughes in as first team coach proved yet again to be a success and have another positive impact with in the club, assisting David Wagner in gaining promotion to the Premier League and creating history in their first full season together.
[20] The following season Hughes was approached for his services by newly promoted Sheffield United to take the role of lead U23 coach which he accepted after turning other first team opportunities down.
Hughes spent a full season in charge of the U23s learning the Sheffield United identity and tactical principles of their system under LMA manager of the year Chris Wilder and his assistant Alan Knill.
Following the dismissal of Dean Smith in early January 2023 and the announcement of David Wagner as the new head coach, Hughes stepped up to assist the first team.
The two clubs have reached an agreement for Hughes to join recently-appointed head coach Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium.