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Roger Hugo

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Roger Hugo
Hugo with West Ham United
Personal information
Full name Roger Victor Hugo[1]
Date of birth 6 September 1942
Place of birth Woking, England
Date of death April 2024 (aged 81)
Place of death Johannesburg, South Africa
Position(s) Inside forward
Youth career
West Ham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1965 West Ham United 3 (2)
1965–1966 Watford 25 (6)
1966–1968 Port Elizabeth City
1968–1970 Highlands Park
Berea Park
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roger Victor Hugo (6 September 1942 – April 2024) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward.

Career

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Hugo began his career with West Ham United, signing his first professional contract with the club in October 1960. On 18 May 1964, Hugo made his debut for West Ham, scoring in a 2–2 draw away to Leicester City in the First Division. Ten days later, Hugo made his second appearance for West Ham, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win against West Bromwich Albion. A further three days later, Hugo would make his final appearance for the club in a 3–0 loss against Stoke City, as he found opportunities once against limited following the return of John Sissons from the 1964 UEFA European Under-18 Championship.[2]

In the summer of 1965, Hugo signed for Third Division side Watford. During his only season at Watford, Hugo scored six league goals in 25 appearances as Watford finished midtable. In 1966, Hugo moved to South Africa, signing for Port Elizabeth City, winning the National Football League with the club in 1967. Hugo spent two years at Port Elizabeth, before joining Highlands Park.[3] Hugo later played for Berea Park.[4]

Personal life

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Following his playing career, Hugo settled in Johannesburg, owning a video company.[3]

In April 2024, West Ham United announced Hugo's death.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Roger Hugo". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Roger Hugo – 1942-2024". West Ham United F.C. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Roger Victor Hugo" (PDF). Watford FC Archive. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 September 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  4. ^ "South Africa National Football League 1972 - Winner Durban City". Todor 66. Retrieved 24 April 2024.