Hugh McAuley (footballer, born 1953)

Hugh McAuley (born 1953) was a Scottish professional footballer who primarily played as a midfielder. He was born on March 15, 1953, in Johnstone, Scotland.

McAuley began his career with Liverpool in the early 1970s, progressing through their youth ranks. He made a limited number of first-team appearances for the club during a period of considerable success for Liverpool under manager Bill Shankly and later Bob Paisley.

He subsequently moved on to other clubs in the English Football League and the Scottish Football League, including Tranmere Rovers and Carlisle United. Details regarding his specific appearances and goalscoring records within these leagues are publicly available through various football statistics websites and historical databases.

Following his playing career, McAuley transitioned into coaching and youth development. He has held various coaching positions, often focused on youth academies and developing young players. He returned to Liverpool Football Club in a coaching capacity, working within their youth system, helping to nurture young talent and contributing to the club's player development programs. His contributions often went beyond technical coaching, encompassing mentorship and guidance for young aspiring footballers.