Bees make double swoop

Barnet have made a double transfer deadline day swoop by signing Mark Hughes and Matt Lockwood on loan.

Hughes and Lockwood join Barnet on loan

Barnet have made a double transfer deadline day swoop by signing Mark Hughes and Matt Lockwood on loan. Northern Ireland international midfielder Hughes has moved to Underhill from League Two rivals Chester on a deal until the end of the season. And full-back Lockwood has made the switch to the Bees for an initial spell of one month from League One club Colchester. Hughes, who has been capped twice by Northern Ireland, scored four goals during his 43 games with Chester. Lockwood, who is renowned for his free-kick abilities, started out as a trainee with QPR before moving on to Bristol Rovers and then making over 300 appearances for Leyton Orient. Manager Ian Hendon said of Lockwood: "He's quality."