Bobby Hutchinson - Player Profile
| Full Name: | Robert Hutchinson |
| Born: | 19/06/1953 (age 73) |
| 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 Hutchinson
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.
Playing Career
| Years | Club |
|---|---|
| 1971-1974 | Montrose |
| 1974-1977 | Dundee |
| 1977-1980 | Hibernian |
| 1980-1981 | Wigan Athletic |
| 1981-1982 | Tranmere Rovers |
| 1982-1983 | Mansfield Town |
| 1983-1984 | Tranmere Rovers |
| 1984-1986 | Bristol City |
| 1986-1988 | Walsall |
| 1987 | Blackpool (loan) |
| 1988 | Carlisle United (loan) |
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 | |
