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Lee Hughes
Coventry Citys new signing Lee Hughes, from West Bromwich Albion at The Skylodge training ground on the Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry. *24/11/03: West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a road accident near Coventry which claimed the life of a man in his 60s
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In this evocative photograph, newly signed Coventry City striker Lee Hughes is seen arriving at the Skylodge training ground on the Leamington Road in Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, on 24th November 2003. Hughes, who had joined Coventry City from West Bromwich Albion, is deep in conversation with a member of the club's coaching staff as he steps out of a team car. The image captures the intensity and focus of Hughes as he prepares to embark on a new chapter in his football career. However, this photograph is not without its dark shadows. At the time of his arrival at Coventry City, Hughes was embroiled in a tragic and controversial incident. He had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a road accident near Coventry which claimed the life of a man in his 60s. The incident cast a long shadow over Hughes' career and the signing, with many questioning the morality of Coventry City Football Club for bringing him on board. Despite the controversy, Hughes went on to make an impact at Coventry City, scoring 12 goals in 23 appearances during the 2003-04 season. His time at the club spanned from the 2000-01 to the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons, with his first spell seeing him score an impressive 23 goals in 41 games during the 2001-02 campaign. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a complex and intriguing period in Coventry City's history.
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