Hugh said in The Scotsman: "I am very disappointed to be sacked now, because I know the talent that exists in this squad and believe we are much closer to being successful than some results have shown.
"There are a lot of really good quality players in Glasgow, and some very good young players coming through who I believe will go on and play for Scotland. We were on the verge of being very good last season, but started this season with a lot of injuries, and injuries to experienced players, and we lost a few games very narrowly, by a point or a penalty kick, and when that happens players begin to doubt themselves, each other and their environment, and that is what has happened.
"The suggestion that the team spirit is low might be accurate, but I don't think that is something that can simply be levelled at the head coach.
"Some players in Scotland have still to fully grasp what professional rugby, playing the game as a job, really means.
"You don't go to Munster and win without having real team spirit, or lose by a last-gasp penalty kick at Ulster. But team spirit has to come from the players. This is a pro game and the players are paid to perform; they cannot expect the coaching staff to simply inject spirit every week."
He added: "It's not a great surprise [to be sacked] because Gordon and myself have been discussing things since way back in November, but it is a shock when it happens. We were the best team in Scotland last year and this year it hasn't worked out for various reasons, and pro rugby is about winning games and putting bums on seats. We weren't and someone has to take the rap for that. As head coach it's me."
Hugh also spoke in The Metro about the situation at Glasgow: "We have not been operating on a level playing field compared to the other two pro teams.
"Edinburgh have been stationed at Murrayfield for years, while the Borders are now firmly established at Netherdale.
"By contrast, our players feel as if every match is an away game.
"We have been staging our fixtures at Firhill for a few months after leaving Hughenden. But we have to train at other venues through the week.
"It has been an unsettling time for everyone connected with the squad and thathas been reflected in results."