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Alan Hutton
Hutton during his time at Tottenham Hotspur
Personal information
Full name Alan Hutton
Date of birth (1984-11-30) 30 November 1984 (age 39)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Right Back
Team information
Current team
 Aston Villa
Number 2
Youth career
2000–2002 Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2008 Rangers 94 (2)
2008–2011 Tottenham Hotspur 51 (2)
2010 → Sunderland (loan) 11 (0)
2011– Aston Villa 31 (0)
2012–2013 → Nottingham Forest (loan) 7 (0)
2013 → Mallorca (loan) 16 (0)
International career‡
2007– Scotland 32 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 May 2013
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2013

Alan Hutton (born 30 November 1984 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish international footballer who plays as a right back for Aston Villa.

After starting his career with silverware at Rangers, Hutton moved to England to join Tottenham Hotspur and later Aston Villa. He has also played on loan at Sunderland and Nottingham Forest and has 32 caps for the national team.

Club career

Rangers

Hutton playing for Rangers in Nou Camp against Barcelona at the Champions League campaign.

Hutton joined Rangers on 4 September 2000.[2] He made his debut against Partick Thistle in a Scottish Premier League match on 22 December 2002.[3] It was his first and last appearance that season; however, he made eleven appearances during 2003–04, scoring his first goal against Dunfermline Athletic at Ibrox on 23 March 2004.

He made twelve appearances during 2004–05 as the club won both the Scottish Premier League title and the Scottish League Cup. He broke his leg in February 2005 whilst playing in an SPL match against Kilmarnock, and was sidelined for eight months.[4] The 2005–06 season proved to be difficult for Rangers domestically, and Hutton only made twenty three appearances in the first team, competing with Dutchman Fernando Ricksen for the right back position.

Hutton signed a new five-year contract with Rangers in the summer of 2007.[5] He started the 2007–08 season well and played a part in Rangers' opening UEFA Champions League group match victories against VfB Stuttgart and Olympique Lyonnais. He made a total of 94 league appearances, scoring two league goals against Dunfermline[6] and Hibernian[7] in six years with the Ibrox club, with further goals against Partizan Belgrade in the UEFA Cup[8] and East Stirlingshire in the Scottish Cup.[9]

Tottenham Hotspur

Hutton contests for possession against Andrei Arshavin during a match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in 2010.

During the January transfer window in the 2007–08 season, English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur made a bid, believed to be in the £5 million region, for Hutton. He initially rejected the chance to join Spurs,[10] and did so again when they improved their offer.[11] The protracted transfer was finally completed on 30 January 2008, with the fee reported to be in the region of £9 million.[12][13] He made his Spurs debut on 2 February in a 1–1 draw with Manchester United.[14]

Loan to Sunderland

On 1 February 2010, Hutton signed for Sunderland on loan until the end of the season,[15] and made his debut in the 1–1 draw with Wigan Athletic. On 24 April 2010, he was shown a red card for a clash with Jozy Altidore. Sunderland and Hutton were keen to make the move permanent,[16] however they were unwilling to pay the fee that Spurs were demanding.[17]

Return to Tottenham

After Sunderland failed to sign Hutton on a permanent deal, he returned to Spurs, scored in the opening game of the season, and won a penalty, allowing newly signed Rafael van der Vaart to convert and score Tottenham's first goal in the match, a 3-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He sinced started and played the full 90 minutes against Manchester United at Old Trafford in a 2–0 Premier League defeat. At the end of the 2010–11 season, he made 26 appearances for Spurs in all competitions.[18] The next appearance, Hutton scored again, as Tottenham Hotspur lose to 4-2 Bolton. He was Tottenham's first choice right-back for the majority of the 2010–11 season, often being preferred to Croatian international Vedran Ćorluka on the right hand side of the Spurs defence. Hutton was also an important fixture in Tottenham's 2010–11 UEFA Champions League campaign that saw them reach the quarter-finals, including being part of the team that produced a memorable 3–1 victory over European champions Internazionale.[19] However, his season ended in April, after suffering an knee injury, which ruled him out for the rest of the season.[20]

However, at the beginning of the 2011–12 season, Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kyle Walker was regularly chosen ahead of Hutton in defence following his return from a loan spell away at Villa Park. Hutton was heavily linked with a £3 million transfer to Aston Villa, the club that Walker had recently returned from.[21] After joining Aston Villa, Hutton made accusations towards Harry Redknapp of making his life a misery by training with the youth side and that he was treated as an 'outcast' during his three years spell at Tottenham Hotspur.[22]

Aston Villa

On 31 August 2011, Aston Villa confirmed that they had signed Hutton on a four-year contract in a deal thought to be worth £30,000 a week to Hutton, along with fellow Tottenham player Jermaine Jenas, who arrived on-loan.[23] This move reunited Hutton with Alex McLeish, one of his former managers at Rangers. Hutton, himself, says he desire to join Aston Villa, quoting 'only place he wanted to go (Aston Villa)'.[24]

Hutton made his debut for Aston Villa on 10 September in a 2–2 draw away at Everton. Hutton also took part in Villa's 2–1 defeat to local rivals West Brom, where a tackle on Shane Long injured Long's knee keeping him out for six weeks. The tackle received no punishment during the game but sparked retrospective debate as to the fairness of the challenge. After the match, Hutton received criticism from manager Roy Hodgson, describing his actions as 'vicious' and express 'anger' to Hutton.[25] His actions was defended by assistant manager Peter Grant, insisting Hutton is not a dirty player[26] and also manager McLeish, who support over his challenge and express sympathy for Long.[27] However, Hutton's fiery reputation continued as he was shown a second yellow card and sent off in Villa's 2–1 defeat at home to Arsenal on 21 December.

Hutton's first season at Villa Park was disappointing, and his future at the club remained in doubt during the close season. The speculation intensified when new Villa manager Paul Lambert signed Sheffield United right-back Matthew Lowton on 6 July 2012. Ten days later, Hutton was left out of the 25-man squad chosen to represent the club on the pre-season tour of the United States.[28] Having been left out of the first team, Hutton says he refused to give up his first team place, but also admits he finds himself in a difficult situation, but hopes to force himself back into first-team contention. [29]

Loan to Nottingham Forest

Having his first team opportunities limited at Aston Villa, Hutton joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan, until 2 January 2013, making him available for nine matches.[30] Upon his loan move, Chairman Omar Al Hasawi described Hutton's move to Nottingham Forest, as a "big asset".[31] Two days later, Hutton made his debut, making a quick impact by providing assist for Billy Sharp to score the opener, as Nottingham Forest beat Wolves 2-1. Hutton since have established himself, playing right back position in defence and played all the match until his loan spell had ended.[32]

Loan to Mallorca

On 29 January 2013, Hutton was loaned out to Spanish side Mallorca until the end of the season.[33] Several days after signing for Mallorca, Hutton was unveiled as a player, along with Fernando Tissone and was given number two shirt at the club.[34] On 3 February 2013, Hutton made his debut, playing in the right-back, in a 3-0 loss against Real Sociedad.

International career

Hutton playing for Scotland in March 2011

Hutton has been capped by the Scotland national football team as well as at under 21 and B levels.

Along with his then-Rangers team-mate Charlie Adam, Hutton was called up by manager Alex McLeish to the Scotland squad for the first time on 11 May 2007 for a friendly against Austria and a Euro 2008 qualifying match against the Faroe Islands.[35] He made his international debut against Austria on 30 May 2007, coming on as a substitute.[36] Hutton made his competitive debut against Lithuania in September 2007.[37] Hutton was part of the Scotland team that beat France at Parc des Princes in September 2007.[38]

Honours

Rangers
Tottenham Hotspur

Career statistics

As of 6 June 2013[39]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rangers 2002–03 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2003–04 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 1
2004–05 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 12 0
2005–06 19 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 23 0
2006–07 33 1 1 0 2 0 7 1 43 2
2007–08 20 0 1 1 1 0 9 0 31 1
Total 94 2 3 1 4 0 21 1 121 4
Tottenham Hotspur 2007–08 14 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 15 0
2008–09 8 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 11 0
2009–10 8 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 14 0
Total 30 0 2 0 6 0 2 0 40 0
Sunderland (loan) 2009–10 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Total 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Tottenham Hotspur 2010–11 21 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 26 2
Total 21 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 26 2
Aston Villa 2011–12 31 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 34 0
Total 31 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 34 0
Nottingham Forest (loan) 2012–13 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Total 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
RCD Mallorca (loan) 2012–13 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Total 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
Career Totals 211 4 8 1 10 0 28 1 256 6

References

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  2. ^ Scottish Football League (2004). The Bell's Scottish Football Review 2004/05. CRE8. ISBN 0-9548556-0-4. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "Rough justice as Gers beat Thistle". BBC Sport. 22 December 2002.
  4. ^ "Hutton leg-break op is a success" BBC Sport. 28 February 2005.
  5. ^ "Hutton pens new contract". 4thegame. 4thegame.com. 14 July 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2009.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Rangers 4–1 Dunfermline". BBC Sport. 23 March 2004. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  7. ^ "Hibernian 3–3 Rangers". BBC Sport. 28 April 2007. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  8. ^ Taylor, Julian (14 December 2006). "Rangers 1–0 Partizan Belgrade". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  9. ^ "Rangers 6–0 East Stirlingshire". BBC Sport. 23 January 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2009.
  10. ^ "Hutton rejects transfer to Spurs". BBC Sport. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  11. ^ "Hutton rebuffs second Spurs offer". BBC Sport. 9 January 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  12. ^ "Spurs complete signing of Hutton". BBC Sport. 30 January 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  13. ^ "Hutton deal completed". Rangers FC. 30 January 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  14. ^ Jonathan Stevenson (2 February 2008). "Tottenham 1–1 Man Utd". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  15. ^ Sunderland land Tottenham defender Alan Hutton on loan BBC Sport, 1 February 2010
  16. ^ Sunderland star: Let me stay! Sunderland Echo, 13 April 2010
  17. ^ New arrival spells end for Hutton Sunderland Echo, 10 June 2010
  18. ^ Jonathan Stevenson (24 February 2008). "Tottenham 2–1 Chelsea". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 24 February 2008. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ "Tottenham 3–1 Inter Milan". BBC News. 2 November 2010.
  20. ^ "Hutton set for operation". Sky Sports. 3 April 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  21. ^ BBC Sport (30 August 2011). "Spurs defender Alan Hutton lined up for £3m move to Aston Villa". BBC News. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  22. ^ "Hutton's Tottenham misery". Sky Sports. 25 September 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  23. ^ AVFC (31 August 2011). "Villa confirm agreement for Hutton and Jenas".
  24. ^ "Hutton hails Villa move". Sky Sports. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  25. ^ "Hodgson critical of Hutton". Sky Sports. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  26. ^ "Grant - Hutton not dirty". Sky Sports. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  27. ^ "McLeish defends Hutton". Sky Sports. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  28. ^ AVFC (16 July 2012). "USA Tour: Confirmed Villa party set for flight".
  29. ^ "Hutton admits frustration". Sky Sports. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  30. ^ "Alan Hutton joins Nottingham Forest from Aston Villa". BBC Sport. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  31. ^ "Alan Hutton will be a big asset, says Nottingham Forest chairman". This is Nottingham. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  32. ^ "Nottingham Forest see loan signings Jermaine Jenas and Alan Hutton depart". This is Nottingham. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  33. ^ "Real Mallorca sign Alan Hutton on loan from Aston Villa". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 29 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  34. ^ "Alan Hutton's presentation skills are more 'mega duff' than Magaluf as Villa defender signs for Mallorca... He's USELESS!". Daily Mail. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  35. ^ "Scotland call for Hutton and Adam". BBC Sport. 11 May 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  36. ^ Julian Taylor (30 May 2007). "Austria 0–1 Scotland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  37. ^ Colin Moffat (8 September 2007). "Scotland 3–1 Lithuania". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
  38. ^ France 0–1 Scotland BBC Sport, 12 September 2007
  39. ^ Alan Hutton at Soccerbase
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