Kevin Hughes has called time on his playing career with Tyrone.

The two time All-Ireland winner was man of the match in the break through Sam Maguire success over Armagh in 2003. He missed the 2005 success while away travelling but was a crucial part of the 2008 winning team.

In a statement last night Tyrone County Board Chairman Ciaran McLaughlin said: "It's very disappointing when someone of the calibre of Kevin Hughes decides to hang up the boots. In some ways it is understandable after all of the work that men like 'Hub' have put in over the years. 

"He has played a huge part in delivering two of our three All Ireland Senior wins, in 2003 and 2008,  as well as numerous Ulster and All-Ireland underage medals.  Mickey Harte is in the process of trying to replace legends at the minute and the McKenna Cup win on Saturday is evidence of the fact that there's plenty of talent still around." Tweet

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