Hutton still doing that U-turn

[bauba30 1]

At this point in the season, I don't.

We're beyond the halfway mark, with only 3 1/2 months of the season to go and there's no guarantee that any, even world class, signings would hit the ground running and approach anywhere near the form that Hutton has been on.

In summer, when you've got times to bed things in, it's different.

Rangers and World Class players...............

Hutton is

Oh here we go!

Well, hasn't he recently been voted number 8 in the world of top class young players (or something like that), if that's the case then surely there is an argument that he is a world class player!

He's clearly not.

Disgruntled Bear says so

So we get tested as WORLDCLASS now playing in the SPL against St.mirren etc for a year!, Hutton has been tested upto 10 times against good teams in a year and yes he's done well! but he's no where near WORLDCLASS!!!

It's time we took the Blue tinted spec off,Were starting to sound like that Mhanky mob with Mcgeady

I bet you are kind of chap who when the sun comes out says

"Oh no, we will pay for this!"

Quite frankly, Hutton has been tested 10 times in Europe plus in some high class company paying for Scotland. YOu can add to that games against Celtic - they are after all in the last 16 of the Champs League

In ALL of those games Hutton has not only played well, he has pretty much dominated at his position. Against the champs of Germany and France and barca, maybe the best club side in World Football.

Plus, the Italian national side, world Champs, were full of praise for the way he played - quotes suggesting that Hutton would thrive in Serie A. Plus legends of the game like Sir Alex Ferguson waxing lyrical about the young mans game

As much as the wearie willie in you would love to shoult down the achivements of the 2nd best right back in Europe right now - you cannot ignore the form Alan has shown this past 12 months.

I really want to know what your drinking at the games because i think u should lay off it!, DOMINATED at RB C'mon u must be watching a different game he bombs down the line yes but DOMINATING games i've heard it all now

Stuttgart game he won single handed for us - Lyon away he was outstanding - stopping an excellent wide player for Lyon and creating a goal - the French away game similarly - Barca at home, again fantastic defensive game and our best outlet - Italy game, our MOM - Ukraine at home, again, fantastic in defense and another assist from a foraging run.

RBs are not supposed to do the things Hutton does, yet his defensive duties are never shirked

I'll give you Stuggart and Italy both at Home, away Hutton wasn't even close to OUTSTANDING,Lyon game i'll think u'll find that McGregor and Cousin were OUTSTANDING that night LYON had over 20 shots at goal and rattled the bar!, Hutton got found out when they come to IBROX!

He's a good player but he's no where near WORLDCLASS

At ibrox, he was caught out once but basically we lost that game because mcGregor messed up.

At lyon he was outstanding and received tons of plaudits that night - kept the Lyon wide man in front of him all night long yet still had time to set up a goal for Cousin

So why do you have to attack our best player then?

Cause i Know he's no WORLDCLASS i'm attacking him

Well as long as you know then

the football world must be wrong

jeesh!

THE FOOTBALL WORLD HAVE NEVER SAID ALAN HUTTON IS WORLD CLASS!

If he was Worldclass Barcelona,Real Madrid etc would be in to sign him... no Tottenham,Everton <_<

And by the way Sir Alex Ferguson never said Alan Hutton was worldclass

http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/ferguson_l...ews_158111.html

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his admiration for Scotland defender Alan Hutton.

Hutton has impressed for club and country in recent months and his performance in Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifying defeat to Italy did not go unnoticed by Ferguson.

"Hutton was exceptional," Ferguson told The Daily Telegraph.

"He has come from nowhere and looks as though he will become a superstar once he gets that little extra bit of experience."

Ferguson's comments will fuel speculation that he has identified Hutton as a potential long-term replacement for Gary Neville.

The United boss was not the only person impressed by Hutton's performance against Italy. Christian Panucci, a Champions League winner with Real Madrid and Milan, believes the player would not look out of place in Serie A.

"Hutton is a very good player," said Panucci. "He is very quick and has two good feet. He produced a lot of good play against us in the game. He looks like a player with a good mentality, too, and I have no doubts he could play in Italy."

and

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtm...0/sfnhut120.xml

Alan is someone who has really grown in self-belief," the Scotland manager said yesterday. "It's a marvellous trait to have, so important in any walk of life. It's great to see Scots with the conviction that, no matter who they play against, they needn't fear anybody." Hutton has that confidence in spades and, according to former Chelsea and Scotland winger Pat Nevin, he can become an all-time great at club and international level.

"Alan looks comfortable in any company," he said. "He's become better and better throughout this year but that became blindingly obvious to everyone against the Italians at the weekend.

"You could see him grow in confidence as the match went on as he realised that no one in the opposing team could live with him. He has a natural athleticism and that in itself is enough to take someone like Stephen Pearson, who has many other things lacking from his game, a long way. When you look at what Hutton has in his locker, however, you can see he's exceptional. It's not just his pace and power but the timing of his tackles.

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"He can fly past opponents but he's not a one-dimensional player as he proves by cutting inside to beat them. The last time I saw a Scot bully Italians like that was when Duncan Ferguson did it to them in 1994.

"Big Duncan's injuries prevented him from fulfilling his potential but Hutton will surely go all the way to the top. He doesn't even need to keep improving: just maintaining his current form would be enough."

Nevin, a boyhood Celtic supporter, paid the Rangers man the ultimate tribute by mentioning him in the same breath as a Parkhead legend. "They were different types of player, but Hutton is the best Scotland have had in his position since Danny McGrain," he said.

Have your say

Where does it say Alex Ferguson says Alan Hutton is WORLD CLASS?

So you wouldnt say that "Exceptional" is on a par with World Class? In fact, I think it is higher than World Class

There are hundreds - nee, a few thousand players in world football who are world class - but to be "exceltional" puts you on a different plain from the crowd

I for one recognize that we have a true world star at our club and am honored to be able to watch him play week after week

In 1 word No!!!

He's no WORLDCLASS... Sir Alex has said plently time about his players Being worldclass Ronaldo,Rooney and Tevez recently have been quoted of him as WORLDCLASS

As i've said before but u keep dodging the question..... if he's WORLDCLASS why is he only being targeted by Tottenham and Everton and not Barcelona,Real Madrid,Ac Milan etc?

Maybe because he Aint WORLDCLASS

Right now - tottenham and everton would be in the top 30 sides in World football, so I would suggest that is world class

[disgruntled_bear 157]

Right now - tottenham and everton would be in the top 30 sides in World football, so I would suggest that is world class

OK

I rest my Case!

[bauba30 1]

Right now - tottenham and everton would be in the top 30 sides in World football, so I would suggest that is world class

OK

I rest my Case!

So speaks the 5th columnist!

Everton are what? 4th in the stongest league in English football right now - that puts them in the top 30 for sure with Spurs, who on their game are certainly top 8 material - a little behind Everton

[disgruntled_bear 157]

Right now - tottenham and everton would be in the top 30 sides in World football, so I would suggest that is world class

So speaks the 5th columnist!

Everton are what? 4th in the stongest league in world football right now - that puts them in the top 30 for sure with Spurs, who on their game are certainly top 8 material - a little behind Everton

Right we go along with your Logic for a laugh

In your LOGIC is RANGERS above or Below EVERTON,TOTTENHAM

[bauba30 1]

Right now - tottenham and everton would be in the top 30 sides in World football, so I would suggest that is world class

So speaks the 5th columnist!

Everton are what? 4th in the stongest league in world football right now - that puts them in the top 30 for sure with Spurs, who on their game are certainly top 8 material - a little behind Everton

Right we go along with your Logic for a laugh

In your LOGIC is RANGERS above or Below EVERTON,TOTTENHAM

Right now - well below both

Judge it by the type of players we are being linked with

Compare it to Spurs and the players they are linked with

Lets face it - Hutton is the only World Class player we have - maybe Cuellar - whereas even a team as average as Spurs are loaded - Everton also

In this Sky era, we cant compete

[excoriate 0]

If Rangers really wanted Hutton to stay, and Hutton really wanted to stay, why would bids be accepted?

I hope this is just paper talk.

If we sell Hutton, I fear for the type of replacement Walter would buy.

End up wi someone like Muscat.

[disgruntled_bear 157]

Right now - tottenham and everton would be in the top 30 sides in World football, so I would suggest that is world class

So speaks the 5th columnist!

Everton are what? 4th in the stongest league in world football right now - that puts them in the top 30 for sure with Spurs, who on their game are certainly top 8 material - a little behind Everton

Right we go along with your Logic for a laugh

In your LOGIC is RANGERS above or Below EVERTON,TOTTENHAM

Right now - well below both

Judge it by the type of players we are being linked with

Compare it to Spurs and the players they are linked with

Lets face it - Hutton is the only World Class player we have - maybe Cuellar - whereas even a team as average as Spurs are loaded - Everton also

In this Sky era, we cant compete

What are u smoking?

[disgruntled_bear 157]

Right now - tottenham and everton would be in the top 30 sides in World football, so I would suggest that is world class

So speaks the 5th columnist!

Everton are what? 4th in the stongest league in world football right now - that puts them in the top 30 for sure with Spurs, who on their game are certainly top 8 material - a little behind Everton

Right we go along with your Logic for a laugh

In your LOGIC is RANGERS above or Below EVERTON,TOTTENHAM

Right now - well below both

Judge it by the type of players we are being linked with

Compare it to Spurs and the players they are linked with

Lets face it - Hutton is the only World Class player we have - maybe Cuellar - whereas even a team as average as Spurs are loaded - Everton also

In this Sky era, we cant compete

What are u smoking?

Infact i dont want to know

Cheers for the laugh

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

According to Chick Young, Hutton goes nowhere this season.

Spurs keep the offer on the table and Hutton may reconsider in the summer.

As I said at the start, everyone was greedy for this story and everybody ran with it, despite it looking very ill-founded.

[bauba30 1]

According to Chick Young, Hutton goes nowhere this season.

Spurs keep the offer on the table and Hutton may reconsider in the summer.

As I said at the start, everyone was greedy for this story and everybody ran with it, despite it looking very ill-founded.

Excellent news! Great to see our best player show some loyalty to the cause

[Rohan 26]

Rangers pay off Hutton.. If this happens someone should be shot.

Desperation for a small return.

[JR 1,480]

McCoist also dismissed the non-story of a renewed bid

[SUPERCOOPER 117]

Doubt he would play 90 mins if he was going somewhere soon. Bunch of bullshit.

[Muff 245]

Good enough for me JR. Straight from Super's mouth

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

Yep, I said that at the very start, when I posted the story because it got certain "facts" wrong, claiming that Hutton was on £4k a week. It started with the London Evening Standard, then everybody ran with it.

The media rarely check their facts these days. The lines between rumour, speculation and truth have disappeared. It's like living in parallel universes, consider all possible outcomes regarding comings and goings.

[Davy 68]

I wasn't too convinced with what Ally said, to be honest. It wasn't so much what he said, but the way he said it.

I still fear the worst.

[J_RFC87 764]

I reckon Alan will go in the summer, not in January.

That goal tonight would have helped him to stay for another few months, then we get £10mil for him

[Craigy 0]

Tommorows Herald

Tottenham Hotspur have launched another attempt to buy Alan Hutton from Rangers.

The London club had a £9m bid for the full-back accepted by Rangers as the January transfer window opened but the Scottish internationalist opted to stay at Ibrox.

Spurs have now said they would be prepared to wait until the summer transfer window to land the 22-year-old, who has shown a dramatic improvement in form over the past year. He scored the second goal in Rangers' 6-0 cup win last over East Stirling last night.

The move would see the full-back's wages treble to around £33,000 a week. It is also understood that Hutton could be in line to pocket up to £1m of the transfer deal under the terms of his contract. Rangers, too, are satisfied by the size of the fee.

It was thought that Hutton was holding out for a move to Manchester United but it appears he is now willing to move to London. Spurs, who this week progressed to the finals of the Carling Cup at the expense of rivals Arsenal, have given their manager, Juande Ramos, a war chest to break into the top four in England and thus secure a Champions League spot.

Ramos has indicated that improving a defence that leaks goals is his priority. Hutton's athleticism would help in defence while also contributing to Spurs' attacking options.

The 53-year-old former Sevilla manager has already made a £10m bid for Ezequiel Garay, of Racing Santander. The Argentine, who is thought to be one of the best emerging defensive talents in the game, has also been targeted by Liverpool and Real Madrid. Ramos is also reportedly interested in David Albelda, an outcast at Valencia under Ronald Koeman. However, Albelda has an incredible £40m buy-out clause in his contract.

Earlier this week Walter Smith, the Rangers manager, said he believed Hutton would still be a Rangers player after the January transfer window closed.

Smith is believed to be tracking possible targets to replace Daniel Cousin, who moved to Fulham for £3m earlier in the week. Smith has said he is happy with his attacking options but the temptation to bring in another forward may be too great to resist with Rangers leading the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, facing a CIS Insurance Cup semi-final and still in contention in Europe where they play Panathinaikos in the last 32 tie next month.

http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines..._for_Hutton.php

[JR 1,480]

Thats just fence-sitting bet-hedging bullshit, they have no idea and are just speculating.

[trueblue1872 2]

I've been seeing these dam newspaper reports all week, each said spurs would be launching a bid the net day!!! Load a pish imo.

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

Tommorows Herald

Tottenham Hotspur have launched another attempt to buy Alan Hutton from Rangers.

The London club had a £9m bid for the full-back accepted by Rangers as the January transfer window opened but the Scottish internationalist opted to stay at Ibrox.

Spurs have now said they would be prepared to wait until the summer transfer window to land the 22-year-old, who has shown a dramatic improvement in form over the past year. He scored the second goal in Rangers' 6-0 cup win last over East Stirling last night.

The move would see the full-back's wages treble to around £33,000 a week. It is also understood that Hutton could be in line to pocket up to £1m of the transfer deal under the terms of his contract. Rangers, too, are satisfied by the size of the fee.

It was thought that Hutton was holding out for a move to Manchester United but it appears he is now willing to move to London. Spurs, who this week progressed to the finals of the Carling Cup at the expense of rivals Arsenal, have given their manager, Juande Ramos, a war chest to break into the top four in England and thus secure a Champions League spot.

Ramos has indicated that improving a defence that leaks goals is his priority. Hutton's athleticism would help in defence while also contributing to Spurs' attacking options.

The 53-year-old former Sevilla manager has already made a £10m bid for Ezequiel Garay, of Racing Santander. The Argentine, who is thought to be one of the best emerging defensive talents in the game, has also been targeted by Liverpool and Real Madrid. Ramos is also reportedly interested in David Albelda, an outcast at Valencia under Ronald Koeman. However, Albelda has an incredible £40m buy-out clause in his contract.

Earlier this week Walter Smith, the Rangers manager, said he believed Hutton would still be a Rangers player after the January transfer window closed.

Smith is believed to be tracking possible targets to replace Daniel Cousin, who moved to Fulham for £3m earlier in the week. Smith has said he is happy with his attacking options but the temptation to bring in another forward may be too great to resist with Rangers leading the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, facing a CIS Insurance Cup semi-final and still in contention in Europe where they play Panathinaikos in the last 32 tie next month.

http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines..._for_Hutton.php

That's pretty much what the phone-ins were saying at 6, and before McCoist said there were no new developments.

It certainly can't harm us if Spurs leave a £9m bid on the table, since that means others may try to better that, since Rangers have an agreement with Spurs.

[BLUEDIGNITY 34,086]

Hutton goin nowhere in January, summer who knows, he's bumped his agent Lonerghan and is lookin for a more professional outfit 1

[OlegKuznetsov 10,816]

Hutton goin nowhere in January, summer who knows, he's bumped his agent Lonerghan and is lookin for a more professional outfit 1

Cue William McKay Esquire.

[Craigy 0]

I think John Viola maybe his new agent....

[BLUEDIGNITY 34,086]

Hutton goin nowhere in January, summer who knows, he's bumped his agent Lonerghan and is lookin for a more professional outfit 1

Cue William McKay Esquire.

Heard it was somebody down south he's lookin at, but who I don't know at the moment !