Alan McCafu

[FatSam]

He’s limited, but he’s significantly better than Taylor, especially going forwards. I’d play him at left back and Bree at right back until Christmas. His surging runs aren’t clever, but are at least direct, and bring a bit of variety to our attacking.

[in exile]

He's finished and hopefully replaced in January

[Toronto Villa]

He works hard. But the harder he works to compensate for his diminishing technical skills the more it reveals his failings as a footballer. It’s all very desperate.

[sirlordbaltimore]

He's finished and hopefully replaced in January

I'd rather he was replaced from next Friday personally, it's not like we have no options. Held us back for years with his lack of footballing nous

[Ads]

I'd like Bree to have a chance.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

He's finished and hopefully replaced in January

I'd rather he was replaced from next Friday personally, it's not like we have no options. Held us back for years with his lack of footballing nous

Enough about Steve Bruce, tell us what you think about Hutton.

There was a slide rule pass last night from Hutton that if Jack had made it everybody would be banging on about his class. Hutton is trying to up his game technically but age is not on his side. For me, his biggest weakness is he just can't cross a ball. Pretty shocking fault to have as a full back. It's tiresome to see our fullbacks in great advanced positions having to give the ball to another player as they can't cross a ball.

Elmo isn't great but can deliver as can Bree. I think Smith has given Taylor a clean slate to see what he can do at left back but it can't be long before he moves Hutton back over to the left and Elmo or Bree fill in on the right. Bree seems to fit more the type of player Smith prefers. A left back will be on the shopping list in January.

[wittonwarrior]

Agree Huron will need to switch sides Taylor is woeful as for a left back could it possibly be bidwell

[ChicagoLion]

His biggest weakness is his fucking useless positional sense and it has cost us goals since he started playing for us.
Monday was another in the long list of Hutton brain fucks.
He is supposed to be a defender and despite all of his other “attributes “ he continues to fail to meet the  job description.

[AlexAlexCropley]

I was rather hoping Deano's new broom would sweep Hutton into the garbage bin.Or Rangers
Anywhere but our defence.

[Pvb1968]

He has been here 5 years longer than he should have, he is a poor man's Kevin gage. I love his effort but he should not be our right back.

[brian green]

I have said many time the way to improve his crossing is for him not to cross at all.  Charge down the touchline which is what he does well.  Then don't cross it.  Put it out for an opposition throw at the corner flag.  Hutton gets back into a proper defensive position. Our forwards press the throw.  Infinitely more productive than shovelling the ball across into the seats.

[Sexual Ealing]

I have said many time the way to improve his crossing is for him not to cross at all.  Charge down the touchline which is what he does well.  Then don't cross it.  Put it out for an opposition throw at the corner flag.  Hutton gets back into a proper defensive position. Our forwards press the throw.  Infinitely more productive than shovelling the ball across into the seats.

I love this idea Brian!

[brontebilly]

Had a much better game last night after arguably being at fault for both goals v Norwich. Surprised Smith is still persisting with Hutton/Elmo on right side. Both try hard but there is a glaring lack of quality on our right side.

[chrisw1]

I have said many time the way to improve his crossing is for him not to cross at all.  Charge down the touchline which is what he does well.  Then don't cross it.  Put it out for an opposition throw at the corner flag.  Hutton gets back into a proper defensive position. Our forwards press the throw.  Infinitely more productive than shovelling the ball across into the seats.

I love this idea Brian!

What about the two excellent crosses into the box he played on Tuesday?  Tammy hit the post from one of them.

Yes we need an upgrade but the obsession with critising him is getting a bit much. 

[achilles]

I have said many time the way to improve his crossing is for him not to cross at all.  Charge down the touchline which is what he does well.  Then don't cross it.  Put it out for an opposition throw at the corner flag.  Hutton gets back into a proper defensive position. Our forwards press the throw.  Infinitely more productive than shovelling the ball across into the seats.

I love this idea Brian!

What about the two excellent crosses into the box he played on Tuesday?  Tammy hit the post from one of them.

Yes we need an upgrade but the obsession with critising him is getting a bit much. 

I agree, it really is monotonous, we have greater problems than him!