Hughes a sleepy boy then

Sep 14 2008 By Ewing Grahame

STEPHEN HUGHES hopes he won't be too tired out from his sleepwalking when he tries to put Nancy to bed in Motherwell's UEFA Cup showdown this week.

The 24-year-old midfielder admits he often goes for a stroll when he's napping in a strange place and has even found himself waking up in bizarre locations.

But ahead of Well's first-round tie in France on Thursday, Hughes insists he isn't worried what long-term room-mate Bob Malcolm will think because he already knows what to expect.

Stephen said: "He's used to it by now. I don't know what brings it on - I can only put it down to being in unfamiliar surroundings.

"I've found myself under beds, in toilets and a number of other places. But I should be all right as long as the door is locked."

Hughes also revealed Fir Park team-mate Malcolm told him he gabs non-stop when he drops off.

He added: "Thankfully, I don't think I've disclosed any personal information. If I have, the big man is keeping it quiet for a rainy day."

Stephen enjoyed big European nights while he was at Rangers but feared he might never play at that level again after moving to Leicester City three years ago.

He said:"I thought those days had gone for me. Mark McGhee didn't try to sell the club to me with that carrot.

"He did that by telling me we would play a passing game and he's been as good as his word."