Brian Dutton

Brian Dutton (born 12 April 1985) is an English footballer who is currently playing for Havant & Waterlooville.

Career

Youth career

Born in Malton, 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.

Cambridge United

He had just broken into Pickering's first team when he was spotted by a Cambridge United 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 Town 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 Town. Dutton was offered a new contract by the club at the end of the 2005–06 season but turned it down and was released.