What Now For Former Toon Defender?

Last updated : 02 July 2014 By Footy Mad - Editor

QPR have released Aaron Hughes, Stephane Mbia and Andrew Johnson at the end of their contracts.

The west London club are preparing for life back in the Barclays Premier League, secured by a dramatic late winner in the play-off final against Derby at Wembley from Bobby Zamora.

They also confirm the release of former England defender Luke Young, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Ravel Morrison, Tom Carroll, Niko Kranjcar, Will Keane, Kevin Doyle and Modibo Maiga.

Hughes made his Newcastle debut in Nou Camp, Barcelona, and played for the club in the centre of the back-line and right-back.

Steady, rather than outstanding, he was a player who played with passion.

A statement on the QPR website read: "Jermaine Jenas is currently recovering from an ACL injury and will continue his rehabilitation at Harlington in the short-term."