Out of jail: Hughes ready to rebuild career
Updated on 28 August 2007
Lee Hughes has been unveiled by League One side Oldham Athletic after serving three years in prison.
The 31-year-old striker, who was playing for West Bromwich Albion at the time, was jailed for six years in August 2004 for causing the death of Douglas Graham by dangerous driving.
But having been released earlier this month after serving half of his sentence, Hughes told reporters: "I am acutely aware of my actions, which resulted in the death of one person and serious injury to others.
"I only wish I could turn back the clock. Although I have served the sentence laid down by law, I know that nothing I can do or say will change what has happened.
"This is the first time I have been able to make a public apology for my actions and I now hope for an opportunity to rebuild my life.
"I made dreadful mistakes and decisions that will live with me for the rest of my life. It also greatly affected my immediate family, including my wife and children, and I will never forgive myself for this."
He continued: "Turning to the reason I am here, I am grateful to Oldham Athletic Football Club for giving me the chance to resurrect my career.
"Negotiations have been going on for months and I can tell you that other clubs, some in the Championship, wanted me to join them."
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