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[brontebilly]

Ends the stream of bad news. Thought Hutton given his age and our multitude of right back options was one of the expendable ones but performances last season did deserve another year.

[ktvillan]

See Fulham's goal a typical example of why I'm quite Meh! about this.  He has been the best left back at the club recently but that really isn't saying much.

[tomd2103]

Ends the stream of bad news. Thought Hutton given his age and our multitude of right back options was one of the expendable ones but performances last season did deserve another year.

He did deserve another year, but it suggests one of two things for me.  Either there is a bit of money about and some of the other full-back options are going out, or we are going into next season with four senior right backs again and not one single lesson has been learnt from the past couple of seasons. 

[eamonn]

Yes, I do like him as a pro and if he starts the season at left full back I won't be too disappointed but I want Bree to get a long spell of games on the right to see if he's up to it.

Most importantly, this news surely suggests that we're in less financial trouble than feared.

[tomd2103]

Yes, I do like him as a pro and if he starts the season at left full back I won't be too disappointed but I want Bree to get a long spell of games on the right to see if he's up to it.

Most importantly, this news surely suggests that we're in less financial trouble than feared.

I wouldn't be that bothered either if he started the season as first choice left back and one of De Laet / Elmohamdy or Bree started on the other side.  If that were to be the case then one of De Laet or Elmohamady really needs to go over the summer, as does Taylor. 

[Rotterdam 82]

Isn't it just possible that it works out cheaper to sign him up for a further season, on a lower salary, than buying a replacement or paying a loan fee plus whatever wages to an  incomer?

Having said that, I'm delighted that we've given him another season.

[mr underhill]

one or two of our plethora of right backs needs to go. I'd keep Bree as i honestly think he has talent.

[cheltenhamlion]

Hutton is earning pennies compared to his old salary and knocked back an extra year (And ten grand a week) from elsewhere. He will do for me.

[dave shelley]

Hutton is earning pennies compared to his old salary and knocked back an extra year (And ten grand a week) from elsewhere. He will do for me.

Et moi.

[GarTomas]

Hutton is earning pennies compared to his old salary and knocked back an extra year (And ten grand a week) from elsewhere. He will do for me.

Admirable from a player who is now our longest serving player?

If true very pleasing and a good example for the rest of the squad; assume it means Bruce is staying (which I’m not a fan of) and/or that at least one of De Laet, Elmo or Taylor are being moved on (which I am a fan of)

[cheltenhamlion]

The jury is still out on Bruce and we won't hear one way or another for a couple of weeks. Not ideal but that is the way it is.

[JD]

He might not be the best player but he obviously loves Villa and will no doubt give 100% effort every week.

Good news. 

[Nev]

Hutton's worth may be as equal off the pitch as on, the value of team spirit and a mature voice behind the scenes was more than evident last season.

In a summer of, so far, negatives, this is a positive.

[JD]

Hutton's worth may be as equal off the pitch as on, the value of team spirit and a mature voice behind the scenes was more than evident last season.

In a summer of, so far, negatives, this is a positive.

Totally agree Nev. His professionalism and dedication will hopefully help some of the younger players.

[Rigadon]

Great news