Bertie Lutton

Bertie Lutton (born 13 July 1950) is a Northern Irish former footballer who played as a midfielder in England for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United and Horsham. He played for Sydney City and South Melbourne in Australia and was an international footballer with Northern Ireland from 1970 until 1973.[1]

Bertie Lutton
Personal information
Full name Robert John Lutton
Date of birth (1950-07-13) 13 July 1950
Place of birth Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
–1967 Banbridge Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1971 Wolverhampton Wanderers 21 (1)
1971–1973 Brighton & Hove Albion 29 (4)
1973–1974 West Ham United 12 (1)
Horsham
1978 Sydney City
South Melbourne
National team‡
1970–1973 Northern Ireland 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:34, 21 February 2012 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16:34, 21 February 2012 (UTC)

Club career

Lutton started as a youth team player for his hometown side Banbridge Town before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers for a £50 fee.[1] He signed for Brighton & Hove Albion in 1971 for £5,000[1] and in 1973, for a £25,000 fee, for West Ham United making his debut on 10 February 1973 in a 1–0 away win at Norwich City.[2] He played for Northern Ireland whilst at West Ham making him their first player to play for that country.[3] He made only thirteen appearances for West Ham before moving to Horsham.[4] He joined York City on trial making his debut for their reserve side in a 6-0 win over Halifax Town on 3 March 1975.[5] Unable to continue his footballing career because of injuries, he emigrated to Australia.

International career

Lutton played six times for Northern Ireland making his debut on 18 April 1970 in a 1–0 defeat by Scotland.[1]

References
  1. "Bertie Lutton". www.nifg.blogspot.com. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  2. "Bertie Lutton". www.westhamstats.info. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  3. Hogg, Tony (1995). West Ham Who's Who. London: Independent UK Sports publications. p. 111. ISBN 1-899429-01-8.
  4. "Bertie Lutton". www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.co.uk. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  5. Longman, Jon, ed. (22 March 1975). York City v Fulham programme. York City F.C.
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