Brian Dutton
Encyclopedia
Brian Dutton is an English
footballer who is currently playing for Salisbury City
.
, North Yorkshire
, Dutton played for his local team Brooklyn as a child, and was invited to join the Scarborough School of Excellence. He also had a trial with Swindon Town
. He joined his first senior side, Pickering Town
, at the age of 16. He originally played as a Striker but was also capable of dropping back into midfield.
scout and was invited for a trial in November 2003. He only played for 30 minutes but was offered a contract on the spot. Here he settled into a midfield role.
for the start of the 2004–05 season.
. Dutton was offered a new contract by the club at the end of the 2005–06 season but turned it down and was released.
but an injury kept out of the game for three months.
in January 2007. He left at the end of the 2006–07 season and went on trial with York City
.
to keep match fitness and signed for Dorchester Town
in September 2007. He left the club in October.
in the Conference National
on a one-year contract in August after a successful trial spell.
team Harrogate Town
on 23 July 2009.
, he was signed by Northwich Victoria until the end of the 2009-10 season. At the end of the season Brian was offered an improved contract from Northwich but decided to turn it down and to rejoin his former teammate, and now manager, Darrell Clarke
, at Salisbury City
.
under their new manager, Darrell Clarke
. He became a utility player for the club, playing in a variety of places all over the pitch, before featuring on a regular basis at centre back - making the position his own. After the temporary departure of Salisbury captain Chris Giles, the Salisbury manager Darrell Clarke gave the honour of club captain to Dutton, who led Salisbury to the Conference South after a play-off final victory against Hednesford Town
on penalties. He was rewarded with a new contract and club captaincy, whilst Christ Giles become first team captain ahead of the 2011-12 season.
. Brian was half way through completing a National Diploma in Sport at York college before he decided to postpone the qualification and become the first ever footballer from York College Academy to sign professional terms with a league football club. His father is the former jockey Dave Dutton who won the 1981 Scottish Grand National.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who is currently playing for Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
.
Youth career
Born in MaltonMalton, North Yorkshire
Malton is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. The town is the location of the offices of Ryedale District Council and has a population of around 4,000 people....
, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, Dutton played for his local team Brooklyn as a child, and was invited to join the Scarborough School of Excellence. He also had a trial with Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
. He joined his first senior side, Pickering Town
Pickering Town F.C.
Pickering Town Football Club is an English football club based in Pickering, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1888 and are currently in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.- History :...
, at the age of 16. He originally played as a Striker but was also capable of dropping back into midfield.
Cambridge United
He had just broken into Pickering's first team when he was spotted by a Cambridge UnitedCambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
scout and was invited for a trial in November 2003. He only played for 30 minutes but was offered a contract on the spot. Here he settled into a midfield role.
Pickering Town
Dutton was released by Cambridge and returned to Pickering TownPickering Town F.C.
Pickering Town Football Club is an English football club based in Pickering, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1888 and are currently in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.- History :...
for the start of the 2004–05 season.
Weymouth
Brian Dutton was invited to go on trial with Weymouth manager Steve Johnson signing Dutton, who had decided he wanted to return to the game. He then had his contract extended for another year during which he scored the winning goal in the local derby with Dorchester TownDorchester Town F.C.
Dorchester Town Football Club are a semi-professional football club, based in Dorchester, Dorset, England, and currently playing in the Blue Square Bet South...
. Dutton was offered a new contract by the club at the end of the 2005–06 season but turned it down and was released.
Eastleigh
Dutton started the 2006–07 with EastleighEastleigh F.C.
Eastleigh Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Silverlake Stadium.-History:...
but an injury kept out of the game for three months.
Rejoining Weymouth
Dutton rejoined WeymouthWeymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
in January 2007. He left at the end of the 2006–07 season and went on trial with York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
.
Mangotsfield Town
He joined Mangotsfield UnitedMangotsfield United F.C.
Mangotsfield United F.C. is an English football club based in Mangotsfield, in the Greater Bristol area, who currently play in the Southern League Division One South and West. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA and Somerset County FA....
to keep match fitness and signed for Dorchester Town
Dorchester Town F.C.
Dorchester Town Football Club are a semi-professional football club, based in Dorchester, Dorset, England, and currently playing in the Blue Square Bet South...
in September 2007. He left the club in October.
Salisbury City
In March 2008 he resigned for Pickering Town. He joined Salisbury CitySalisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
on a one-year contract in August after a successful trial spell.
Harrogate Town
He was signed by Conference NorthConference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
team Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town F.C.
Harrogate Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1914 and currently competes in the Conference North division of the Football Conference.-History:...
on 23 July 2009.
Northwich Victoria
After spending half a season at Harrogate TownHarrogate Town F.C.
Harrogate Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1914 and currently competes in the Conference North division of the Football Conference.-History:...
, he was signed by Northwich Victoria until the end of the 2009-10 season. At the end of the season Brian was offered an improved contract from Northwich but decided to turn it down and to rejoin his former teammate, and now manager, Darrell Clarke
Darrell Clarke
Darrell James Clarke is an English football midfielder, now player-manager for Conference South side Salisbury City. He spent twelve years as a professional in The Football League....
, at Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
.
Back at Salisbury City
He left the club at the end of the season and re-joined Salisbury CitySalisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
under their new manager, Darrell Clarke
Darrell Clarke
Darrell James Clarke is an English football midfielder, now player-manager for Conference South side Salisbury City. He spent twelve years as a professional in The Football League....
. He became a utility player for the club, playing in a variety of places all over the pitch, before featuring on a regular basis at centre back - making the position his own. After the temporary departure of Salisbury captain Chris Giles, the Salisbury manager Darrell Clarke gave the honour of club captain to Dutton, who led Salisbury to the Conference South after a play-off final victory against Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town F.C.
Hednesford Town Football Club are an association football team based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England. They play at Keys Park.-History:...
on penalties. He was rewarded with a new contract and club captaincy, whilst Christ Giles become first team captain ahead of the 2011-12 season.
Personal life
Dutton attended Norton College prior to pursuing a national certificate in sport at York CollegeYork College (York)
York College is a further and higher education college in York, England. It offers A-levels, AVCE, HND and NVQ degrees. It is an associate college of the University of York...
. Brian was half way through completing a National Diploma in Sport at York college before he decided to postpone the qualification and become the first ever footballer from York College Academy to sign professional terms with a league football club. His father is the former jockey Dave Dutton who won the 1981 Scottish Grand National.