20 Facts About Don Hutchison

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Donald Hutchison was born on 9 May 1971 and is a former professional footballer.

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Don Hutchison played in the Football League for Hartlepool United, Sheffield United, Millwall, Coventry City, and Luton Town.

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In thirty-nine games in his first spell with the club, Don Hutchison received eleven bookings and was sent off once, on 5 November 1994, in a home game against Leicester City.

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Don Hutchison was allowed to leave the club in January 1996.

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Don Hutchison next moved to Sheffield United in the Football League First Division, where he flourished under the management of Howard Kendall.

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Don Hutchison enjoyed good form there, and when Kendall left to manage Everton, he made Don Hutchison one of his signings.

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Don Hutchison is one of a small group of players that has played for both rivals, Liverpool and Everton, after joining the latter in March 1998.

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Don Hutchison turned down a new deal in March 2000, stating that he wanted parity with other top earners at the club, but had only been offered an extension on his current terms.

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Don Hutchison transferred to Sunderland in July 2000 after failing to agree to a new contract with Everton.

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Don Hutchison's good form continued and was a key player in the Wearsiders' second consecutive seventh-placed finish, so much so that he was the subject of another big offer.

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However, Don Hutchison sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in February 2002.

12.

Don Hutchison spent barely three months at the New Den, during which time he struggled to hold down a regular place in the starting XI.

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Don Hutchison signed for Luton Town on a one-year deal in July 2007.

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Don Hutchison first represented Scotland B in an international against Wales B in Wrexham in 1994.

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However, Don Hutchison had a disappointing game and was substituted, prompting an international exile of five years.

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Don Hutchison debuted for Scotland under Craig Brown, coming on as a substitute in the Euro 2000 qualifier at Celtic Park on 31 March 1999, while Hampden Park was under reconstruction.

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Don Hutchison's last was in a World Cup qualifier away to San Marino.

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Scotland won all six games in which Don Hutchison scored for them.

19.

Don Hutchison is a fierce tackler who can mix it, and so is a real presence in any team.

20.

Don Hutchison has worked as a football pundit and commentator for Talksport and ESPN FC.