Chris Sutton

Soccer Player

Chris Sutton was born in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom on March 10th, 1973 and is the Soccer Player. At the age of 51, Chris Sutton biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
March 10, 1973
Nationality
United Kingdom
Place of Birth
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Age
51 years old
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
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Association Football Manager, Association Football Player
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Chris Sutton Life

Christopher Roy Sutton (born 10 March 1973) is an English professional football player and manager.

He later became a pundit and commentator for BT Sport, spending a lot of time on their coverage of Scottish football.

On BBC Radio 5 Live, he was also an occasional match co-commentator. He played for Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Celtic, Birmingham City, and Aston Villa from 1991 to 2007.

In over 400 league appearances dating back to 1996 in the English and Scottish Premier Leagues, Sutton has scored over 150 goals in a career span of 16 years.

He was capped once by England. Sutton played either midfield or attack, but mainly in the latter role as a striker.

Sutton, a physically fit player, was a prolific goalscorer throughout his career and was joint top goalcorer (with Dion Dublin and Michael Owen) in the FA Premier League 1997–98 season.

He was also known as one of the leading supporters of the glancing header.

He scored many goals with this technique, which made him particularly efficient from set-pieces. Sutton was appointed as Lincoln City's boss in September 2009, but he resigned due to personal reasons twelve months later.

In 2012, he came out of retirement for a short time and appeared in non-league Wroxham.

Personal life

Sutton was born in Nottingham, the son of Mike Sutton, formerly a footballer with Norwich City. John, his younger brother, became a footballer, and has competed for a variety of clubs in both England and Scotland. He went from East Leake in Nottinghamshire to Horsford in Norfolk as an infant.

Sutton was married with five children as of February 2007.

Sutton continued to play cricket for Norwich Cricket Club in the EAPL, after separating from football.

After an incident outside a restaurant in which Sutton spat in the face of another man, he was cleared of two charges of common assault and fined £300 more.

Sutton and Micah Richards discussed mental health issues during their playing days in February 2022.

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Chris Sutton Career

Playing career

He began his career at Norwich City as a center-half before being converted into a striker by boss Dave Stringer, who turned him into a centre-half. In the First Division, he made his debut on May 4th, 1991, beating Queens Park Rangers 1–0 at home.

Norwich were FA Cup semi-finalists from 1991-92, and Sutton was eventually promoted to the first team in Stringer's last season as manager. Sutton made 21 league appearances this season, scoring twice.

Norwich spent the bulk of the first season of the new FA Premier League, 1992–93, as league champions, before slipping back to third place under new manager Mike Walker. Sutton scored eight goals in 38 Premier League games this season, making him the club's second highest scorer behind Mark Robins.

He was a member of the Norwich team that famously barred Bayern Munich from the UEFA Cup in the autumn of 1993. He scored 25 Premier League goals this season, but Norwich lost to Everton in January and was replaced by assistant John Deehan, who took over the top five table to finish in 12th place.

By now, Sutton was being linked to some of the country's biggest clubs, including Blackburn Rovers, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

When Sutton was transferred from Norwich City to Blackburn Rovers for £5 million, he became England's highest priced player in July 1994. He formed a strong relationship (known as 'SAS') with Alan Shearer in his first season at Ewood Park, helping the team win the club's first league title since 1914.

He made just 13 Premier League appearances from 1995-96, despite not scoring a single goal in the league due to a series of injuries and a lack of form. Mike Newell, Shearer's regular striker, joined the team this season, but Shearer and Newell left the team, leaving Sutton and Kevin Gallacher as the club's only major strikers.

He revived his form over the next three seasons and was the joint highest goalscorer in the Premier League in 1997-1998, scoring 18 times.

In a league match against Arsenal at Highbury, Sutton was involved in a turbulent period toward the end of the 1996-1997 season. The ball was kicked out of play by Arsenal late in the game with The Gunners leading by a single goal. Arsenal will want the ball to be returned to them unhindered under the unwritten sportsmanship law. However, Sutton chased the ball rather than allowing it to be returned to Arsenal, where he gained a corner from his efforts, which Blackburn scored. Arsenal lost out on a lucrative spot in the Champions League to Newcastle United on goal difference at the end of the season. Following Tony Parkes' resignation, Blackburn's interim manager said Sutton was "a kid who was sometimes dizzy... a little silly." "It was against the game's spirit and he should not have done it," the narrator said. Sutton has declined to apologise for his conduct.

Despite Blackburn's 18 goals, who helped them finish sixth and qualify for the UEFA Cup in 1998, the club lost just 17 league games and 3 goals the following season, just four years after being promoted from the Premier League. His absences were the result of a string of injuries. For the most part, he was late for the penultimate game of the season on May 12, 1999, which Blackburn had to win in order to keep their survival hopes alive. They could only muster a goalless draw at home to Manchester United, who went on to win the tournament four days later.

After Blackburn's demise, Sutton was sold to Chelsea for £10 million. In a 5–0 victory over Manchester United that involved just three goals in total, with three others advancing to Skonto Riga in a Champions League qualifier and Hull City in the FA Cup, his time at Stamford Bridge was an unhappy one. He failed to even be on the bench for the club's FA Cup Final victory over Aston Villa, and he was sold to Celtic, a Scottish Premier League side, for £6 million in the summer of 2000.

Sutton returned to goal-scoring form at Celtic during his time as Chelsea's disappointing season. In July 2000, Sutton scored the winner on his debut in a 2–1 victory over Dundee United, but he was then kicked out in his second game against Motherwell. Sutton endeared himself to Celtic fans four weeks later in his first Old Firm match against Rangers – scoring the first and last goals in a dramatic 6–2 victory for Celtic. Sutton went on to form a fruitful friendship with Swede Henrik Larsson.

Celtic defeated three SPL titles, three Scottish Cups, one Scottish League Cup, and one Scottish League Cup, as well as a winning the UEFA Cup final, thanks to Sutton's efforts. Several of Sutton's most memorable goals in European competition were scored; Ajax was away in 2001, Juventus at Celtic Park the same year, and VfB Stuttgart defeated Seville in the final in 2004; and a thumping volley against Barcelona at Celtic Park in 2004. Sutton also set the record for the fastest goal in an Old Firm Clash, scoring inside just 18 seconds at Ibrox in 2002.

Sutton's acerbic spirit came to a halt again at the end of the 2002–03 season when he accused Dunfermline Athletic of "lying down" in order for Celtic to lose the championship. He refused to apologise and was charged with bringing the game into disrepute and was suspended for one match in total, as well as a four-match suspension for insulting match officials on the same day.

His best season at Celtic was probably the 2003–04 season, in which he scored 19 SPL goals. He was named SPFA Player of the Year by a National Football League player of the Year. Indeed, as 2003-04 came to an end, a superbly hit injury time winner by Sutton against Rangers at Celtic Park gave his team a clean sweep of victories against their old opponents (four league victories and one Scottish Cup victory).

Sutton demonstrated his versatility on several occasions during his five-and-a-kind service at Celtic. Despite being primarily a striker, Sutton was often deployed in central midfield to enable Welsh striker John Hartson – another strong forward – to play up front alongside Larsson. On several occasions, Sutton was fielded in his original position of centre-half, including against Rangers in a league match on October 4, 2003. Celtic defeated 1–0, with Sutton putting in a solid effort in defense.

Sutton's appearances for Celtic became more sporadic as Gordon Strachan took over the reins of running Celtic in 2005-06. With skepticism about his fitness and rumors of a tumultuous friendship with Strachan, it was no surprise when Sutton left Celtic on a free transfer in January 2006.

In the derby loss to Aston Villa in mid-April, he joined Birmingham City on a free transfer in January 2006, but injuries limited him to just eleven appearances, scoring once. Sutton, one of a number of players on high wages, was released at the end of the season after Birmingham's relegation to the Championship.

Sutton joined Aston Villa in October 2006, extending his relationship with former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill until the end of the 2006–07 season. With the winner over Everton in November 2006, Sutton scored his first goal for the club.

However, he had blurred vision in a game against Manchester United in December 2006 and, despite visiting many specialists, did not recover. "Chris has a genuine apprehension," O'Neill said. No one can tell him what will be the consequences if he was cracked on the head once more. Whatever eyeight Chris has now, he will obviously want to keep, so he'll have that in mind when deciding his whole future and career." Sutton retired from football due to an eye injury on July 5th.

In October 2012, Sutton made a surprise return to football with Wroxham's Isthmian League Division One North club. He made his goalkeeper debut against Tilbury on October 6, 2012, only 63rd minute after his goalkeeper brother Oliver was recalled on for the Norfolk team in the first half.

International career

Sutton's form for Blackburn earned him a national cap against Cameroon in the 79th minute, but he was left out of the World Cup squad after a fall-out with national manager Glenn Hoddle. Sutton refused to play, and Hoddle never named Sutton for an England squad again.

Management career

In January 2009, Sutton was interviewed by Inverness Caledonian Thistle for the post of boss, but it was unsuccessful. Sutton was appointed manager of Lincoln City's League Two side on September 28, 2009, replacing Peter Jackson who was fired earlier this month. Despite having no managerial experience, Sutton was chosen over more than 70 applicants. Simon Clark, the caretaker's boss, will monitor the following day's game, with Sutton and assistant Ian Pearce taking over the day's proceedings.

On October 3, 2009, Sincil Bank defeated Aldershot Town in his first game as manager. Lincoln was victorious in the second half thanks to Sergio Torres' goal, who gave Sutton a winning start in leadership. Lincoln advanced to the FA Cup third round for the first time since 1999, but Bolton Wanderers defeated him 4–0. Sutton led the Imps to a 1–0 victory over promotion-chasing Bury at Sincil Bank on April 24, 2010, with two games remaining. Sutton resigned as Lincoln's boss on September 29th due to family reasons.

Media career

Sutton is the main co-commentator on all of Celtic FC's UEFA Champions League games, as well as Rob MacLean or Rory Hamilton. He appears on BT Sport Score most Saturday afternoons alongside Mark Pougatch and Robbie Savage. Sutton also works as a pundit for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sport. He responded with a letter in January 2015 saying that Celtic's Scottish League Cup semi-final match against Rangers would be "so one-sided" so Celtic "could win it blindfolded."

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Man City will be OUT of the title race if they lose to Arsenal, claims Chris Sutton on It's All Kicking Off... as he hits out at their surprising record against top of the table rivals this season

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2024
Chris Sutton has claimed Man City will be out of the title race if they lose to Arsenal this weekend. Pep Guardiola's side take on the Gunners in a crunch top of the table clash at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon. Mikel Arteta's outfit are currently first and could go four points clear of their rivals with a win, while they also have a goal difference that is 11 goals superior. And, speaking on Mail Sport's It's All Kicking Off podcast, former Premier League winner Sutton felt City - who are chasing a fourth successive top flight title - would be out of the race if they suffered a defeat.

Steven Reid's appalling behaviour has put football in the GUTTER, argues Ian Ladyman on It's All Kicking Off - as he calls for Nottingham Forest coach to serve a touchline ban for the rest of the season after explicit ref tirade

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2024
Mail Sport's Football Editor Ian Ladyman called for Nottingham Forest assistant coach Steven Reid to be banned from the touchline for the rest of the season after his foul-mouthed attack on referee Paul Tierney during his side's clash with Liverpool. Reid has been banned for two matches and will pay a £5,000 fine, after being shown a red card by Tierney on the day for his response the Reds' late winner at the City Ground at the start of the month. Darwin Nunez's goal came after Tierney had handed the ball to Liverpool despite the Tricky Trees having had possession when play was stopped for an injury. 

Algeria star nets a Puskas Award contender with a STUNNING bicycle kick in six-goal thriller against South Africa - with fans convinced they 'haven't seen a better goal' this year

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 27, 2024
Algeria's Yassine Benzia netted a stunning bicycle kick to claim the equaliser in a pacey 3-3 draw against South Africa on Tuesday evening. Not only did his strike help seal the draw for his side in the friendly clash, but it put his name down as an almost-certain contender for this year's Puskas Award, with fans on social media keen to heap praise of the dazzling effort.