Hornets sign Hughes

Date article online: 04/04/2008

Rochdale Hornets have taken highly-rated Featherstone player Carl Hughes on a month’s loan.

Hughes, 25, made 16 appearances in Rovers’ promotion-winning campaign last season, scoring eight tries.

He was keen to secure regular first team football, and Rochdale beat a number of their National League rivals to his capture.

“We’ve got a real quality player,” Hornets coach Bobbie Goulding said.

“He’s an elusive runner who I feel will strengthen our squad immensely.

“With Carl and the other players we‘ve already got in the squad, I feel we’ve got as good a back row as anyone.”

Hughes can play at both loose forward and hooker, as well as several positions in the backs.

“We’ve certainly got a very versatile player here, and he’s a good kid as well,” Goulding added.

“He will bring a lot to our team, and I’m looking forward to working with him.”