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So sad. One of the most gifted players I've seen in our shirt, he played with a twinkle in his eye and his boots. Bye Billy, thanks for the memories.
Billy Hughes, RIP
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Rob the Ref
Winger
I would like to see his picture put on the scoreboards in the eighth minute to separate him (in a nice way) from those in the remembrance tribute
SuperGerryHarrison
Winger
Special hair, special tash, special player.
RIP Billy
RIP Billy
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R.I.P.
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Aye, I spoke to the great man, a few times in the past, whenever I played at Stessholme.
He was always happy to chat about SAFC and his time, in the game.
Billy was a huge part of the jigsaw, that was the '73 cup winning team.
Each player had a specific role, and all combined, to make a very special team, made up of hard work, skill, determination, and a sheer will to win, to confound their critics and doubters, led by the man pulling the strings, Bob Stokoe (aka The Messiah).
Nobody in that team, was more skilful, or more entertaining to watch, than Billy Hughes, who played with a spring in his step, and a confident (not arrogant) swagger.
R.I.P Billy, and thanks for the memories.
Portishead Mackem
Winger
There should be a permanent reminder/memorial at the SOL - he was that good a player for us.
toddysbaby
Full Back
very sad news RIP Billy
Major Major
Winger
That highlight reel is special. Some I`d forgotten, like the black and white games...Gordon Harris, Joe Baker...both international stars but well past their best when they came to us. Nice to see them though, all heroes to this starry eyed 8 year old.
Been off line most of the day and just picked this up.
Billy was one of those players you could always rely on to entertain. He had a knack of coming up with something to change a game and I’m privileged to have watched him when I was a teenager.
RIP
Billy was one of those players you could always rely on to entertain. He had a knack of coming up with something to change a game and I’m privileged to have watched him when I was a teenager.
RIP
The Red Telephone
Striker
RIP Billy saw you in my first ever game at Roker in 1971.
My first hero and shame on you Look North for only showing footage of him getting booked at Wembley- he deserved better than that.
My first hero and shame on you Look North for only showing footage of him getting booked at Wembley- he deserved better than that.
Portishead Mackem
Winger
Is that really what Look North did? Very disappointing.
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Dilligaf60
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That’s where they are now mate. That’s the level they’ve lowered themselves to.
Onlyfoolsrushin
Striker
I'm gutted to hear of Billy's death. Another true legend of the club gone. Loved watching him play. Lovely Footballer. RIP Billy.
BertDiesel
Full Back
RIP Billy, SAFC Legend
Junior Birdman
Striker
I didn't see it, but I've been told Look North's so called coverage of this was an absolute disgrace. No real surprise there like. Apparently they were more interested in showing Newcastle players in training.
Swindon On Tour
Striker
Billy Hughes probably one of the most if not the most talked about player on this message board. Yes I watched your Cup semi final and the best player on the park.
No doubt those who watched him will be gutted.
RIP.
No doubt those who watched him will be gutted.
RIP.
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