IAN HUTCHINSON

Position: Forward

Albion Career : 1966/67 - 1967/68

Appearances: 49

Goals: 19

After being overlooked by both Derby County and Nottingham Forest, Ian Hutchinson joined the Brewers at the end of the 1960's in a time of transition for the club. The legendary strike force of Stan Round and Richie Barker was about to come to an end and the club was beset by financial turmoil.

Ian still managed to make a big impression on the Albion fans during his 49 appearances, scoring 19 goals.

It was a big disappointment when Ian was allowed to leave the club to sign for Southern League rivals Cambridge United, and he really hit the big time when he was signed by Chelsea in July 1968.

He went on to become a big part of the success that Chelsea enjoyed at the start of the 1970's, notably scoring one of the goals in the 1970 FA Cup final. His physical style of play saw him pick up a string of injuries that ultimately ended his career prematurely. He retired from playing in July 1976, aged just 27.

He died in September 2002 after a long illness.