Rovers Return for Hughes

....to the Vanarama National League club on a two-year contract from Sky Bet League Two side Cambridge United.

Thirty-one-year-old Hughes was part of Gary Brabin's squad for the second half of last season, joining on a half-season loan at the beginning of January.

After his arrival, he made eighteen appearances in a Rovers shirt and scored one goal, the equaliser in the stunning comeback victory away at Barrow.

Hughes began his career with his home-town club Larne in Northern Ireland, before earning a move to England with Lincoln City securing his services. Impressive form with the Red Imps led to a transfer to join then Championship side Crystal Palace.

His previous clubs also include Bristol Rovers, Notts County and Fleetwood Town while he can also boast two full international caps for Northern Ireland.

Brabin said: "I'm delighted to bring Jeff back to the club. He did a really good job for us at the end of last season.

"He is a really good passer of the ball, can play in a number of different positions but always keeps the same high quality wherever he is asked to play.

"He fitted in really well with the squad last season so I'm really pleased to be able to bring him back to Prenton Park for the forthcoming campaign.

"I think we have made excellent and exciting signings this summer and we're all looking forward to the start of the new season".