Well, he was a good championship player who had some limitations (which were shown up at times); and he had a commitment and the occasional inspired moment that lifted him above the Championship average.For his dogged determination not to be cast aside in the 'bomb squad', kudos to him.
He wasn't very poor in the main and to say that is just churlish
Quote from: chrisw1 on June 06, 2019, 01:11:07 PMHe wasn't very poor in the main and to say that is just churlishIn your opinion. Personally i winced every time he wore the shirt as no matter how much effort he supposedly put in (unless it was running back to cover the huge gaps he'd leave in defence) he was a very very limited footballer. Neither that good defensively or going forward. And that's in the championship!That game against Norwich when Elmo was rested saw them carve us apart down his side about 3 times in the first ten minutes. They clearly knew who to target.Some people don't seem to be able to separate liking Hutton the man and recognising he was always a very average footballer. He's always come across as a very decent bloke who loves the club. And that's great. But it's absolutely no coincidence how our form picked up once he was out the side and Elmo came in either.I wish him well but wont miss him one iota on the pitch clearly.
That game against Norwich when Elmo was rested saw them carve us apart down his side about 3 times in the first ten minutes. They clearly knew who to target.
If he reminds me of anyone it's Eamonn Deacey. Not the most elegant of full backs, but loyal to the club and totally committed to the cause.
Quote from: Pete on June 06, 2019, 03:36:41 PMIf he reminds me of anyone it's Eamonn Deacey. Not the most elegant of full backs, but loyal to the club and totally committed to the cause.I have grown to like Hutton and appreciate the contribution he made latterly. However, in the pantheon of Villa cult heroes, he doesn't come close to legend that is Eamonn Dearcy.