John Sutton (footballer)

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John Sutton
Personal information
Full name John William Michael Sutton
Date of birth 26 December 1983 (1983-12-26) (age 28)
Place of birth Norwich, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Central Coast Mariners
(on loan from Hearts)
Number 19
Youth career
2000–2002 Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2002–2003 Tottenham Hotspur 0 (0)
2002 → Carlisle United (loan) 7 (1)
2002 Swindon Town 1 (0)
2003–2004 Raith Rovers 20 (13)
2004–2005 Millwall 4 (0)
2004–2005 → Dundee (loan) 32 (8)
2005–2007 St Mirren 64 (25)
2007–2008 Wycombe Wanderers 45 (6)
2008–2011 Motherwell 98 (32)
2011– Heart of Midlothian 14 (3)
2012– → Central Coast Mariners (loan) 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:06, 18 January 2012 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

John William Michael Sutton (born 26 December 1983) is an English footballer, currently playing for A-League club Central Coast Mariners on loan from Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premier League. He is the younger brother of former Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers and Celtic striker Chris Sutton, and son of former Norwich, Chester and Carlisle United player Mike Sutton. Sutton has represented England at under 15 and 16 level.[1]

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[edit] Career

[edit] Early career

Sutton was a promising youth cricketer, representing Norfolk at various age levels. He was a modest batsman and useful off-spinner of moderate pace. He started his football career as a youth trainee with Tottenham Hotspur[2] and as part of their reserve squad.[3] Whilst playing at under 17 level he scored 25 goals in 26 games.[1] In 2002 he went on loan with Carlisle United (where he scored his first career goal against Cambridge United)[4] before agreeing to be released by Tottenham and signing on a months contract with Swindon Town.[5]

In 2003, Sutton joined Scottish Football League club Raith Rovers. He made a quick impression at Raith, scoring 13 goals in 20 league appearances for the Scottish First Division club.[6] Several clubs enquired about his availability in January including Valencia where he spent three days on trial,[7] Dundee[8] and English Championship club Millwall, who signed him for £60,000.[9] He failed to make an impression at Millwall, playing just 4 league matches.[6] He did however contribute to Millwall's run to the 2004 FA Cup Final, coming on as a substitute against Tranmere Rovers in their quarter final replay.[10]

[edit] Dundee

He returned to Scotland on a season long loan with Scottish Premier League side Dundee,[11] making his debut on 7 August 2004 in Dundee's 1-0 defeat to Hearts.[12] He scored his first goal for the club the following week netting the winner in the 47 minute in their derby win over Dundee United.[13] His form proved better back in Scotland scoring 8 times in 33 league appearances.[14]

[edit] St Mirren

On 31 August 2005 he joined Scottish First Division club St. Mirren on a two year contract,[15] making his debut on 10 September 2011 against Queen of the South,[16] He scored his first goal for the club three days later against Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Challenge Cup.[17] Sutton was sent off on 26 December against Queen of the South after a challenge with Jim Thomson.[18] He scored 17 goals in all competitions that season,[19] helping them win promotion to the Scottish Premier League in his first season.

In all Sutton made 75 appearances scoring 30 times for the club. With his contract expired at the end of the season[20] he became a free agent in May 2007.

[edit] Wycombe Wanderers

On 28 June 2007, he signed for Wycombe Wanderers,[21] making his debut on 11 August against Accrington.[22] Sutton scored his first goal for the club on 2 October against Barnet in their 2-1 defeat.[23] On 19 August 2008 after one season, Sutton's Wycombe contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[24] In all Sutton made 48 appearances scoring six times for the club.[25]

[edit] Motherwell

He then signed for Scottish Premier League club Motherwell on a three-year contract. He scored on his debut against Dundee United on 23 August[26] and followed it up with a 79th minute winner against Hibernian a week later.[27] Sutton continued his impressive start to his Motherwell career with a consolation goal against Celtic,[28] an equaliser against his former club St. Mirren[29] and the winner against Falkirk,[30] bringing his total to an impressive five goals in his first six league matches. On 2 February 2009, Sutton scored a brace in Motherwell's 3–0 Scottish Cup victory over Inverurie Loco Works.[31] In his first season he scored 12 goals in 31 appearances in all competitions.[32]

Motherwell qualified for the 2009–10 Europa League through the FIFA Fair Play Award and were drawn against Welsh club Llanelli in the first-qualifying round. In the first-leg in Scotland, Llanelli shocked The Steelmen 1–0,[33] but Sutton scored twice in the return leg as Motherwell won 3–0 to progress through to the next round,[34] where they were drawn Albanian side Flamurtari Vlorë. In the first-leg in Albania, Sutton scored from the penalty spot early in the match, but the referee ordered a retake, which he missed. There did not seem to be any infringement before the kick was taken and manager Jim Gannon blasted the decision as Flamatouri won 1–0.[35] Sutton's penalty miss did not matter at all, as Well blew the Albanians away in the second leg at Fir Park, winning 8–1, although Sutton did not score in this match either,[36] nor did he score in either leg of the third qualifying round tie with Steaua Bucureşti, as Motherwell lost 3–0 in Romania[37] and 3–1 at home to go out 6–1 on aggregate.[38] Sutton netted a brace in the historic 6–6 draw with Hibernian on 5 May 2010.[39] He finished the 2009–10 season with a total of 14 goals in 38 appearances.[32]

On 27 February 2011, Sutton scored twice as Motherwell shocked Celtic 2–0 at Fir Park,[40] and on the 16th of April, 2011, Sutton scored a screaming half volley from outside the box in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final against St Johnstone.[41] His final appearance for Motherwell came in the Scottish Cup Final losing 3-0 to Celtic at Hampden Park.[42] He finished the season as their top scorer with 17 goals.[43]

[edit] Hearts

On the 25th May 2011, Sutton signed for Hearts.[44] Making his debut against Rangers at Ibrox on July the 23rd.[45] Sutton started the first three matches of the season including Hearts Europa League tie against Paks,[46] in which he won a penalty.[47] His fortune changed under new manager Paulo Sergio his appearances became limited to substitute appearances and the odd start prompting doubts about his future at the club.[48] He scored his first goals for the club on 13 August against Aberdeen scoring twice in Heart's 3-0 win in one of his few starts.[49] Despite this Sergio[50] and Sutton denied he didn't have a future at the club.[51] John Sutton came on as a substitute in Hearts 3-1 victory over Hibernian in the Edinburgh Derby on 2 January 2012 to assist 2 goals. In his debut season he made 18 appearances scoring 3 times[52] before being sent on loan In February 2011 to Australian side Central Coast Mariners.[53]

[edit] Central Coast Mariners (loan)

It was first reported on the 26 January, that Australian A-League club Central Coast Mariners were one of several clubs interested in acquiring Sutton on a loan deal. Other clubs that were believed to also be interested were St Mirren and Hibernian FC[54] The Mariners soon entered into discussions with the player, in the hope of securing him on a 4-month loan as a replacement for recently departed striker Matt Simon, and hoping to fill the void left by youth international Bernie Ibini-Isei who will be joining up with the Australian U-20s.[55] On the 31 January 2012, it was announced that the move had been finalized pending international clearance.[56] On 3 February it was confirmed Sutton had signed a 4 month loan deal and would join up with the squad the following week.[57] Sutton made his debut on 18 February against Wellington Phoenix in their 2 – 0 win.[58]

[edit] Career Statistics

As of 18 February 2012[59][60]
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Carlisle United 2002-03 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 0
Swindon 2002-03 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Raith Rovers 2003-04 20 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 24 16
Millwall 2003-04 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Dundee 2004-05 32 8 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 35 8
St. Mirren 2005-06 31 14 4 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 39 17
2006-07 33 11 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 36 13
Wycombe Wanderers 2007-08 45 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 48 6
Motherwell 2008-09 28 10 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 33 12
2009-10 35 12 1 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 42 14
2010-11 35 10 6 6 3 0 6 1 0 0 50 17
Hearts 2011-12 14 3 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 18 3
Central Coast Mariners 2011-12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 285 87 19 10 11 1 17 3 9 5 342 105

[edit] Personal life

Sutton is the son of Mike Sutton[1] and the brother of ex Celtic striker Chris Sutton.[61]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b c "John Sutton Motherwell Profile". Motherwell F.C.. http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/players/first-team/john-sutton/. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  2. ^ "Former Spurs trainee John Sutton believes an upset is entirely possible". The Scotsman. 14 August 2011. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/former_spurs_trainee_john_sutton_believes_an_upset_is_entirely_possible_1_1803660. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  3. ^ "I knew I had to quit Spurs when I couldn’t get a game in the STIFFS". The Sun. 15 August 2011. http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3751851/I-knew-I-had-to-quit-Spurs-when-I-couldnt-get-a-game-in-the-STIFFS.html. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  4. ^ "Cambridge 2–1 Carlisle". BBC. 29 October 2002. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/2357111.stm. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  5. ^ "KING MOVES FOR STRIKER SUTTON". Swindon Town F.C.. http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10341~318831,00.html. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  6. ^ a b "2003-04 Stats". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33466&season_id=133. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  7. ^ "Millwall want Spurs reject Sutton". London Standard. 22 January 2004. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/article-8774768-millwall-want-spurs-reject-sutton.do. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  8. ^ "Dundee fail in Sutton bid". BBC Sport. BBC. 16 January 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/raith_rovers/3388865.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  9. ^ "Sutton moves to Millwall". BBC Sport. BBC. 30 January 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/raith_rovers/3411183.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  10. ^ "Tranmere 1–2 Millwall". BBC. 16 March 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/3508054.stm. Retrieved 5 May 2010. 
  11. ^ "Sutton's fraternal winner". The indépendant. 16 August 2004. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/suttons-fraternal-winner-6163733.html. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  12. ^ "Dundee 0-1 Hearts". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 August 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3538032.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  13. ^ "Dundee Utd 1-2 Dundee". BBC Sport. BBC. 15 August 2004. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/3558500.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  14. ^ "2004-05 Stats". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33466&season_id=134. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  15. ^ "St Mirren sign Sutton as Britton quits Dundee". The Scotsman. 1 September 2005. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/st_mirren_sign_sutton_as_britton_quits_dundee_1_1092757. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  16. ^ "Queen of the South 0-1 St Mirren". BBC Sport. BBC. 10 September 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/4227776.stm. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  17. ^ "St Mirren 3-2 Stenhousemuir". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 September 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/4237590.stm. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  18. ^ "Queen of the South 0-0 St Mirren". BBC Sport. BBC. 26 December 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/4555024.stm. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  19. ^ "2005-06 Stats". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33466&season_id=135. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  20. ^ "Buddie, can you spare me time". Evening Times. 31 May 2007. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/buddie-can-you-spare-me-time-1.949606. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  21. ^ "Wycombe sign St Mirren's Sutton". BBC Sport. 2007-06-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wycombe_wanderers/6248210.stm. Retrieved 2007-06-28. 
  22. ^ "Wycombe 0-1 Accrington". BBC Sport. BBC. 11 August 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/6931029.stm. Retrieved 28 December 2011. 
  23. ^ "Barnet vs Wycombe". Wycombe Wanderers F.C.. 2 October 2007. http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10430~37984,00.html. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  24. ^ "Knight and Sutton leave the Blues". Wycombe Wanderers' official website. http://www.wycombewanderers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10430~1370251,00.html. 
  25. ^ "2007-08 Stats". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33466&season_id=137. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  26. ^ "Motherwell 1-1 Dundee United". BBC Sport. BBC. 23 August 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7575851.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  27. ^ "Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell". BBC Sport. BBC. 30 August 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7587202.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  28. ^ "Motherwell 2-4 Celtic". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 September 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7611546.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  29. ^ "Motherwell 2-1 St Mirren". BBC Sport. BBC. 27 September 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7636873.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  30. ^ "Motherwell 3-2 Falkirk". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 October 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7647525.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  31. ^ "Inverurie Locos 0-3 Motherwell". BBC Sport. BBC. 2 February 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/7852985.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  32. ^ a b "2008-09 Stats". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33466&season_id=138. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  33. ^ Motherwell 0–1 Llanelli BBC Sport
  34. ^ Llanelli 0–3 Motherwell BBC Sport
  35. ^ Flamurtari 1–0 Motherwell BBC Sport
  36. ^ Motherwell 8–1 Flamurtari BBC Sport
  37. ^ Steaua Bucureşti 3–0 Motherwell BBC Sport
  38. ^ Motherwell 1–3 Steaua Bucureşti BBC Sport
  39. ^ BBC Sport Motherwell 6–6 Hibernian BBC Sport, 5 May 2010.
  40. ^ "Motherwell 2–0 Celtic". BBC Sport. 2011-02-27. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9406152.stm. Retrieved 2011-02-27. 
  41. ^ "Motherwell 3–0 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 2011-04-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9454891.stm. Retrieved 2011-04-17. 
  42. ^ "Motherwell 0 - 3 Celtic". BBC Sport. BBC. 21 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9491542.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  43. ^ "Neil Lennon plays down Celtic interest in John Sutton". BBC Sport. BBC. 29 April 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13239514.stm. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  44. ^ "Jamie Hamill, John Sutton & Danny Grainger join Hearts". BBC Sport. 2011-05-25. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13544414.stm. Retrieved 2011-05-25. 
  45. ^ "Rangers v Hearts". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. July 23, 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/14242065.stm. Retrieved July 23, 2011. 
  46. ^ "Paksi 1-1 Hearts". BBC Sport. BBC. 28 July 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14289918.stm. Retrieved 28 December 2011. 
  47. ^ "Hearts' John Sutton: I was rugby-tackled for penalty". The Scotsman. 25 July 2011. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/hearts_john_sutton_i_was_rugby_tackled_for_penalty_1_1775781. Retrieved 29 December 2011. 
  48. ^ "John Sutton is shunned by Paulo Sergio at Hearts... just six games into the season". Mail Online. 8 September 2011. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2035334/John-Sutton-shunned-Paulo-Sergio-Hearts--just-games-season.html. Retrieved 28 December 2011. 
  49. ^ "Hearts 3 - 0 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 August 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14429664.stm. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  50. ^ "Hearts boss Paulo Sergio insists John Sutton has a future at Tyncastle". Daily Record. 15 September 2011. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2011/09/15/hearts-boss-paulo-sergio-insists-john-sutton-has-a-future-at-tyncastle-86908-23422449/. Retrieved 28 December 2011. 
  51. ^ "Hearts striker John Sutton 'not looking for move'". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 October 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/15376825.stm. Retrieved 28 December 2011. 
  52. ^ "2011-12 Stats". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33466&season_id=141. Retrieved 2 February 2012. 
  53. ^ "Sutton set to leave Hearts for loan deal Down Under". The Scotsman. 2 February 2012. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spl/sutton_set_to_leave_hearts_for_loan_deal_down_under_1_2091215. Retrieved 2 February 2012. 
  54. ^ Marshall, Allan (26 January 2012). "A-League Central Coast Mariners enter race to sign Hearts striker John Sutton". Daily Record. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2012/01/26/a-league-central-coast-mariners-enter-race-to-sign-hearts-striker-john-sutton-86908-23720717/. Retrieved 31 January 2012. 
  55. ^ Hassett, Sebastian (27 January 2012). "Mariners close to loan deal for Scotland-based Sutton". Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/mariners-close-to-loan-deal-for-scotlandbased-sutton-20120126-1qjsi.html. Retrieved 31 January 2012. 
  56. ^ "John Sutton Set For Central Coast Mariners". http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/230226,john-sutton-set-for-central-coast-mariners.aspx. Retrieved 31 January 2012. 
  57. ^ "Official: Striker Sutton set for Central Coast". Central Coast Mariners FC. 3 February 2012. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Official-Striker-Sutton-set-for-Central-Coast/45041. Retrieved 3 February 2012. 
  58. ^ "Mariners Return To Winning Ways". Central Coast Mariners F.C.. 18 February 2012. http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Mariners-Return-To-Winning-Ways/45480. Retrieved 18 February 2012. 
  59. ^ "John Sutton Stats". Soccerway. http://www.soccerway.com/players/john-sutton/1099/. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  60. ^ "John Sutton Stats". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33466. Retrieved 27 December 2011. 
  61. ^ "Big brother sells John Sutton on Hearts". The Scotsman. 25 May 2011. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/big_brother_sells_john_sutton_on_hearts_1_1655523. Retrieved 28 December 2011. 

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