Bobby Hutchinson - Player Profile

Bobby Hutchinson
Full Name: Robert Hutchinson
Born: 19/06/1953 (age 72)
Place of Birth: Glasgow
Nationality: Scotland
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Position: Forward
First Team Debut: 09/08/1980 v Crewe Alexandra (H) - Football League Cup First Round First Leg

Bobby, who was originally spotted playing for the Aberdeen Lads Club, was a very popular signing from Hibernian in July 1980.

He was well admired for his competitive style of play.

He made his Latics League debut on the opening day of the 1980/81 season against Hartlepool United at Springfield Park.

The game was played on 16th August and resulted in a 3-0 loss for the Blues.

He was sold to Tranmere Rovers at the end of his only season at Springfield Park during which he played 34+1 League games, scoring 3 League goals in the process.

Wigan Athletic Career

League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1980-1981 34 (1) 3 2 (0) 0 4 (0) 1 0 (0) 0 40 (1) 4
TOTALS 34 (1) 3 2 (0) 0 4 (0) 1 0 (0) 0 40 (1) 4
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