The parents of disgraced footballer Lee Hughes said today they were considering helping their son launch an appeal after he was jailed for six years for causing death by dangerous driving.

West Brom manager Gary Megson today confirmed the Premiership newcomers have joined the queue of clubs interested in signing West Ham midfielder Michael Carrick.

LEE HUGHES’ Premiership football career was over last night after he was jailed for six years for causing a fatal accident following a post-match drinking session.

WEST BROM striker Lee Hughes fled the scene of a fatal accident after crashing his £100,000 sports car into another vehicle as he returned home from a night out at two pubs, a jury heard yesterday.

West Brom striker Lee Hughes fled the scene of a fatal accident after crashing his £100,000 (€151,813) sports car into another vehicle as he returned home from a night out at two pubs, a jury heard today.

West Brom striker Lee Hughes arrived at court today to stand trial for causing death by dangerous driving.

West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes was due in court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident.

West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes was charged tonight with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident following a car crash in which a 56-year-old man died.

West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes has been detained on suspicion of killing a car passenger who died after the footballer's Mercedes collided with another vehicle.