Grimsby Town devastated by death of Alex Hughes, 38, son of Mark Hughes

• Hughes family heartbroken at unexpected loss

• Father of two joined Mariners as recruitment lead in 2025

Grimsby have paid tribute to Alex Hughes after his death at the age of 38. Hughes, the son of the former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes, was player recruitment lead at the League Two club.

The Hughes family said in a statement released via the League Managers Association that they were “heartbroken” at the “sudden and unexpected loss” of Alex and that he would be “deeply missed”.