Jeff Hughes is a Northern Ireland international, who can play at left-back or on the left-hand side of midfield. He joined Bristol Rovers in an initial loan deal, with a view to a permanent move, on 27 March 2008, the same day as fellow loanee Wayne Andrews. In a bizarre twist of fate however, both players suffered season-ending injuries on their debuts for the club, Andrews in a first-team game against Yeovil Town and Hughes playing for the reserves.