Andrew Hughes signs new Leeds United one-year deal

Hughes previously played at Reading and Oldham

Defender Andrew Hughes has signed a new one-year deal at Leeds United.

Hughes, 32, who made 38 league appearances this season, was an integral part of the side that won promotion to the Championship.

Hughes told BBC Radio Leeds: "I'm very, very honoured that Leeds United wanted to keep me for another season.

"It's one of the biggest seasons in the history of the club for a long time and we are looking to get a good position in the Championship and kick on."

Hughes signed for the club from Norwich in the summer of 2007, on the same day their 15-point deduction was confirmed following their relegation from the Championship.

He is one of only four players left at Elland Road from the team that lined up for Leeds' first-ever League One game at Tranmere.

Hughes, who has played in the Championship with both Reading and Norwich, added: "You need your horrible players to get you out of the league but you do need that extra bit of quality.

"Those players that can create and produce things that other players can't do. I always say it's two players for every position."

Manager Simon Grayson told the club website: "He played in a number of different positions and he will be an asset to our squad next season."