Hughes explains Scott decision and latest transfer potential
The frontman left the Blues last week to join National League North side South Shields.
Scott's second spell with the club had seen him on United's books since January, when he was signed by previous boss Mike Williamson.
But the 26-year-old struggled for opportunities under Hughes and has now moved on.
Speaking for the first time on the decision, Hughes told the News & Star: 'Cedwyn was brought in to fill a specific role for a different style of play, and that's not the way we're going to play now.
'So really his opportunities to play we're going to be limited.
'He wanted to play. I had a conversation with him and couldn't guarantee him lots of game time.
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'Clearly he was part of our group and in pre-season did really well, but I think he wants to play week-in, week-out and I wasn't able to give him that assurance, so he's moved on and we move on.'
Scott scored once in his second spell with Carlisle, at Fleetwood last season (Image: Richard Parkes)
Scott, who made 11 appearances and scored once for United in his latest spell, scored on his South Shields debut in their 2-0 win at Leamington on Saturday.
Hughes, meanwhile, has not ruled out more incoming transfer business at Carlisle.
He had previously said that the focus was more likely to be on offloading players before any more arrivals.
Asked if, following Scott's move, this was still the case, he said: 'I would imagine so, [although] we might have the possibility to bring one or more in, but we'll see over the next week.'
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