Mark Hughes is back in football after being handed the Fulham reins on a two-year deal. Many felt the Welshman was shabbily treated at Manchester City and will wish him well in his new role at Craven Cottage. Here, skysports.com looks back at his career as both a player and manager.

1963: Born Wrexham on November 1.

1978: Signs schoolboy forms with Manchester United.

1980: Joins United as an apprentice in June, but in November signs professional terms.

1983: Makes debut for United in League Cup tie against Oxford United.

1984: Scores on international debut for Wales against England.

1985: March - Named PFA Young Player of the Year.

May - Wins FA Cup winners' medal as United beat Everton 1-0.

1986: Joins Barcelona in a £2.3million deal.

1987: After an unhappy time, scoring four goals in 28 games for Barca, Hughes is loaned out to Bayern Munich.

1988: Signs again for Manchester United for £1.8million.

1989: Named PFA Player of the Year.

1991: March: Wins his second PFA Player of the Year Award.

May: Scores twice against Barcelona as United win European Cup Winners' Cup.

1993: In the United side that wins inaugural Premiershi