Hughes handed contract extension

Last updated : 18 March 2002 By Luke Thornhill
The first team regular has signed a new contract which ties him to the club until the end of the 2006/07 season.

"It is brilliant and exactly what I wanted. At this minute there is no reason why I can't see out my entire career at Newcastle United - you don't really want to be playing anywhere else," said Hughes today.

"I am looking forward to a long and successful Newcastle United career."