Des Hutchinson - another of our up-and-coming youngsters

[AZ Gull]

Des Hutchinson is one of our 2nd-year scholars. He is from Ireland; he played for Waterford Bohemians FC before joining Albion in the summer of 2013. This season he has been capped 3 times by the ROI U-21s. He is a midfielder, I think he is usually played wide.

Just noticed that he was involved with the first team squad last week against Ipswich (although he wasn't named in the 18); he tweeted this the following morning:-

[TWEET]558311844042256385[/TWEET]

Good to see that Chris Hughton is giving another youngster a taste of mixing with the first-teamers.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Excellent. Good for him.

 

[BadFish]

Excellent, love to see youngsters coming thorough.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Des Hutchinson is one of our 2nd-year scholars. He is from Ireland; he played for Waterford Bohemians FC before joining Albion in the summer of 2013. This season he has been capped 3 times by the ROI U-21s. He is a midfielder, I think he is usually played wide.

Just noticed that he was involved with the first team squad last week against Ipswich (although he wasn't named in the 18); he tweeted this the following morning:-

[TWEET]558311844042256385[/TWEET]

Good to see that Chris Hughton is giving another youngster a taste of mixing with the first-teamers.

How do you get so much information on our youngsters? Who are the brightest talents in the development or youth squads at the moment? Any news on the youngster Madrid & Barca were tracking, or the 'Icelandic Wunderkid'?

 

[AZ Gull]

How do you get so much information on our youngsters?

Unfortunately I spend WAY too much time browsing the internet.

Who are the brightest talents in the development or youth squads at the moment?

Almost impossible for me to say, as I don't get to see any games live. At DS level, Glen Rea is obviously having an important season so far and Charlie Harris showed promising glimpses in pre-season. At U-18 level, it is difficult to ignore the fact that Connor Tighe has earned three goal of the month nominations in less than a year (winning two and coming second in the third); Jordan Maguire-Drew knows where the goal is (10 goals so far this season, and the goalscorer who pushed Tighe into second in last October's goal of the month); and James Tilley also seems to have adjusted well at that level with 6 goals, including a hat-trick against Spurs.

Any news on the youngster Madrid & Barca were tracking

Not really; he is still at U-16 level, so we won't start hearing about him until next season, assuming he signs a scholarship with us this summer.

or the 'Icelandic Wunderkid'?

His progress seems less than rapid; he is in the second year of his scholarship, meaning a decision will be made on his future this summer. He has not played for the U-21s so far this season, and has more sub appearances for the U-18s than starts. However, he has also been involved in 5 games with the Icelandic U-19s this season. The bare stats don't provide much Wunderment, but who knows?

 

[Foul Play Rocks]

Excellent, love to see youngsters coming thorough.

Absolutely this.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

who's the kid that barca and real were tracking? not heard that before

 

[Bald Gull]

His progress seems less than rapid; he is in the second year of his scholarship, meaning a decision will be made on his future this summer. He has not played for the U-21s so far this season, and has more sub appearances for the U-18s than starts. However, he has also been involved in 5 games with the Icelandic U-19s this season. The bare stats don't provide much Wunderment, but who knows?

Didn't I read in one of the recent programmes that he has a long-term injury at the moment - or is that another Icelandic youngster on our books (think there are at least 2)?

 

[gjh1971]

Didn't I read in one of the recent programmes that he has a long-term injury at the moment - or is that another Icelandic youngster on our books (think there are at least 2)?

That's the older Icelandic player - Emil Asmundsson

 

[Mowgli37]

Very pleased for him. It's great to see so many youngsters coming through the ranks.

 

[withdeanwombat]

He'll get nowhere with pink boots.

 

[AZ Gull]

An interview with the man himself - Hutchinson Enjoying life on the south coast

(Although he didn't actually get named on the bench against Ipswich, of course).

 

[Puppet Master]

I've never heard of anyone under 50 called Des before

 

[Stat Brother]

Professional football would be considerably better off if more people involved were called Des.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Unfortunately I spend WAY too much time browsing the internet.





Almost impossible for me to say, as I don't get to see any games live. At DS level, Glen Rea is obviously having an important season so far and Charlie Harris showed promising glimpses in pre-season. At U-18 level, it is difficult to ignore the fact that Connor Tighe has earned three goal of the month nominations in less than a year (winning two and coming second in the third); Jordan Maguire-Drew knows where the goal is (10 goals so far this season, and the goalscorer who pushed Tighe into second in last October's goal of the month); and James Tilley also seems to have adjusted well at that level with 6 goals, including a hat-trick against Spurs.





Not really; he is still at U-16 level, so we won't start hearing about him until next season, assuming he signs a scholarship with us this summer.





His progress seems less than rapid; he is in the second year of his scholarship, meaning a decision will be made on his future this summer. He has not played for the U-21s so far this season, and has more sub appearances for the U-18s than starts. However, he has also been involved in 5 games with the Icelandic U-19s this season. The bare stats don't provide much Wunderment, but who knows?

I missed this the first time around, thanks of the detailed reply.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

Regarding the article:

"As the population of Ireland gets smaller, the chase to find football’s next big thing has become a cut-throat, global exercise for English clubs."

That is a strange way to start the article, almost HB&B-esque.

 

[Rogero]

Thanks .That is really something positive.

 

[Rogero]

Where to the youngsters play their games?

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Thanks, that's great positive news, any Sussex boys?

 

[Driver8]

Where to the youngsters play their games?

Jury's Inn.