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Ian Hutchinson (4 August 1948 – 19 September 2002) was an English footballer who spent most of his career with Chelsea. Hutchinson was born in Derby and started his career with non-league Burton Albion before signing for Cambridge United in February 1968. In July 1968 he joined Chelsea for £5000.
Ian Hutchinson was an integral member of the great 1970 FA Cup-winning side that finally ended Chelsea's hoodoo in the competition, defeating Leeds United in a replay at Old Trafford following a 2-2 draw at Wembley.
Sep 21, 2002 · The British soccer player Ian Hutchinson, who has died aged 54 after a long illness, arguably did as much as anyone else, if not more, to see that Chelsea defied the jinx and the joke on...
Mar 26, 2022 · Ian Hutchinson. The signing of Hutchinson proved to be a feather in the cap for the scouting department and manager Dave Sexton, after he was plucked from Cambridge United in 1968 at the age of 20 for £5,000.
Ian Hutchinson. Burton Albion, Cambridge United, Chelsea (1966-1976) 1948. Derby. Striker. Remembered for his famous long throw-ins, he was signed from Cambridge United after Frank Blunstone was asked to go and watch a goalkeeper. Hutch caught his eye and Dave Sexton and coach Ron Suart were soon dispatched to watch him.
Sep 19, 2002 · In July 1968 he joined Chelsea for £ 5000. Chelsea coach Ron Suart had journeyed to Cambridge to watch a goalkeeper, but instead recommended Hutchinson to manager Dave Sexton. Hutchinson was a striker noted for his impressive heading ability and for taking long throw-ins.
The same certainly could not be said about Peter Osgood and Ian Hutchinson, who fired Chelsea to FA Cup glory for the first time in the club's history following an epic, brutal final against Leeds United in 1970.
