 As a result of Southport leaving the Football League, Hugh was out of a job, although he played as a semi-professional for various Hampshire clubs, including a season with Waterlooville, but finally retired from football in 1980.By this time he was working as a sales representative for Schweppes before moving on to Watney Mann and then to Newcastle Courage.He is currently living in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire with his wife, Claudia.