- Ben Hutchinson
Football player infobox
playername = Ben Hutchinson
fullname = Benjamin Lloyd P. Hutchinson
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1987|11|27|df=y
cityofbirth =Nottingham
countryofbirth =England
height = height|ft=5|in=11
currentclub = Celtic
clubnumber = 23
position =Striker
youthyears =
youthclubs = Middlesbrough
→ Billingham Synthonia (loan)
years = 2007–2008
2008–
clubs = Middlesbrough
Celtic
caps(goals) = 8 (1)
3 (0)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 3 September, 2008
ntupdate =Benjamin Lloyd P. "Ben" Hutchinson (born
27 November 1987 ), is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Celtic. He qualifies to play forJamaica through his grandparents.cite web|url=http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Squad/ProfilesDetail/0,,1~40805,00.html |title=Squad Profile: Ben Hutchinson |publisher=mfc.co.uk |accessdate=2007-10-07]Playing career
Early career
Hutchinson's performances for Arnold Town in the
FA Youth Cup during the 2005-06 season saw him watched by numerous scouts. After scoring four goals in the 7–1 win over Dunston, Middlesbrough lined up and completed the signing of Hutchinson in the hours before the January 2006 transfer window ended. The transfer consisted of a deal worth up to £100,000 based on appearances. [cite news|url=http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFAYouthCup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/02/FAYouthCup_Hutchinson.htm?WBCMODE=P... |title=Big Ben in dreamland |date=2006-02-02 |accessdate=2007-10-07 |publisher=The FA ]Middlesbrough
He established himself in the Under-18 side before moving up to the reserves, before going on loan at Billingham Synthonia. After starting the 2007-08 with the reserves, and scoring three goals in three games, he made the first team squad for the game versus Tottenham Hotspur in the Carling Cup, though he was an unused substitute. [cite news|url=http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/MatchReport/0,,1~43032,00.html |publisher=mfc.co.uk |title=Tottenham 2-0 Middlesbrough |date=
2007-09-26 |accessdate=2007-10-07]Injuries to most of the first team strike force saw him make his first senior Middlesbrough appearance in the
Premier League game away at Manchester City on7 October 2007 , after coming on as substitute for fellow reserve strikerTom Craddock . He marked his debut with a goal in the final minutes of the match, though it was only a consolation goal as the team went down to a 3–1 defeat. [cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7019627.stm |title=Man City 3-1 Middlesbrough |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2007-10-07 |accessdate=2007-10-07] He made his first start as a lone striker on5 January 2008 away atBristol City in theFA Cup third round.Celtic
On
26 January 2008 , Hutchinson signed a pre-contract agreement withScottish Premier League champions Celtic to join them at the beginning of the 2008-09 season, although 5 days later, on31 January , he signed a deal to join Celtic immediately. [cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11680_3079837,00.html |title=Boro lose starlet to Celtic |publisher=Sky Sports |date=2008-01-26 |accessdate=2008-01-26] [ [http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_310108213642.aspx Hutchinson signs for Champions tonight] , Celtic FC, January 31, 2008.] He made his Celtic debut coming off the bench in the 3-0 win over Hearts onFebruary 16 .Since then he has had a few injuries which has prevented him from playing for a first team postion. He scored his first goal for the club in a friendly against Derry.References
External links
* [http://www.icons.com/hutchinson/ Ben Hutchinson official website] at Icons.com
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