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In his career, Sutton played for Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Celtic, Birmingham and Aston Villa. Sutton scored over 150 career goals in over 400 league appearances spanning 16 years in the English and Scottish Premier Leagues. He has also been capped once by England. Norwich City Football Club (also known as The Canaries) is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. ... Blackburn Rovers Football Club are an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Celtic Football Club (pronounced seltik in IPA; AIM: CCP)[1] is a Scottish football club, competing in the Scottish Premier League, the highest form of competition in Scotland. ... Birmingham City Football Club are an English football club based in Birmingham, in the heart of the West Midlands. ... Aston Villa Football Club (also known as The Villa and The Villans)[3] are an English professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, who currently play in the Premier League. ... The original FA Premier League logo, used until 2007 The Premier League (officially known as the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons, colloquially known as The Premiership), is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top echelon of the English football league system (above The Football League). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cap (sport). ... First international  Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win  Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat  Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

Sutton played in either defence, midfield or attack, although usually in the latter role. A very physical player, Sutton was a fairly prolific goalscorer throughout his career and was joint top goalscorer (with Dion Dublin and Michael Owen) in the English Premiership for the 1997-98 season. Dion Dublin (born 22 April 1969 in Leicester) is an English footballer currently with Norwich City. ... Michael James Owen[2] (born December 14, 1979, in Chester, Cheshire)[3] is an English football player currently with Newcastle United. ... For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system... // Premier League Arsenal overhauled Manchester Uniteds lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title. ...

English Career (1991 - 2000)

He started his career at Norwich City, initially as a centre-half before being converted into a striker by manager Dave Stringer. He quickly found success in his new position as Norwich spent most of the first season (1992-1993) of the new Premiership as league leaders, before eventually slipping back to third place. Norwich City Football Club (also known as The Canaries) is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. ... Dave Stringer is a former player and manager of Norwich City football club. ... For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system...

He became the most expensive player in English football in July 1994,^{[citation needed]} when he was transferred from Norwich City to Blackburn Rovers for £5 million. Manchester United were close to being the first team to ever sign Sutton for £200,000 back in 1994.^{[citation needed]} In his first season at Ewood Park he developed a strong partnership (known as 'The SAS Partnership') with Alan Shearer and scored fifteen Premiership goals to secure the club's first league title since 1914. Blackburn Rovers Football Club are an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ... Alan Shearer OBE (born 13 August 1970 in Gosforth, Tyne and Wear) is an English former professional footballer who played for the English national team and three English Premiership clubs: Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. ...

A succession of injuries, combined with a loss of form, saw him make just thirteen Premiership appearances during 1995-96 and fail to score a goal. He regained his form over the next three seasons and even won an England cap in November 1997, although he was left out of the World Cup squad after a fall-out with national coach Glenn Hoddle.^{[citation needed]} The 1995-1996 season was the 116th season of competitive football in England. ... The FIFA World Cup Trophy, which has been awarded to the world champions since 1974. ... Glenn Hoddle (born October 27, 1957 in Hayes, London) is a football manager and former player for Tottenham Hotspur and England. ...

Blackburn Rovers were relegated from the Premiership at the end of 1998-99, just four years after being crowned champions, and Sutton was sold to Chelsea for £10 million. His time at Stamford Bridge proved an unhappy one, as he struggled both to live up to the price tag and to adapt to Chelsea's style of play, scoring just one league goal in 28 appearances, in the 5-0 destruction of Manchester United. He failed to even make the bench for the club's FA Cup final win against Aston Villa and was sold to Scottish Premier League side Celtic for £6 million in the summer of 2000. Blackburn Rovers Football Club are an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ... The 1998-1999 season was the 119th season of competitive football in England. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... The interior of Stamford Bridge is decorated in Chelseas blue and white Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that is home to Chelsea Football Club. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Aston Villa Football Club (also known as The Villa and The Villans)[3] are an English professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, who currently play in the Premier League. ... The Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League commonly known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system - above the Scottish Football League. ... Celtic Football Club (pronounced seltik in IPA; AIM: CCP)[1] is a Scottish football club, competing in the Scottish Premier League, the highest form of competition in Scotland. ...

Celtic and Birmingham (2000-2006)

Sutton scored the winner on his debut v Dundee United in 2000, and in his first Old Firm match v Rangers he scored the first and last goals in a dramatic 6-2 victory for Celtic over Rangers in a match tagged 'The Demolition Derby'. It was even more unusual in that in a press conference before the game Sutton was asked why he was here in Scotland. Sutton said: "To put Rangers in their place." ^[1]

Sutton's goals helped Celtic win three SPL titles, two Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups, as well as reaching a UEFA Cup final. Sutton formed a prolific partnership with Swede Henrik Larsson, one to rival his earlier one with Shearer. The Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, also known as The Scottish Cup, is the national cup knockout competition in Scottish football. ... The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League members. ... The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). ... The 2002-03 UEFA Cup was won by FC Porto. ... Henrik Edward Larsson MBE [IPA: ] (born September 20, 1971 in Helsingborg, Skåne) is a Swedish footballer. ...

Sutton also holds the record for the quickest goal ever in an Old Firm Clash, scored at Ibrox in 2002, scoring inside just 18 seconds. Sutton was voted SPFA Player of the Year for Season 2003-2004.^[2]

At the end of season 2002-03, Sutton accused Dunfermline of 'lying down' to Rangers in order for Celtic to lose the title. He was charged with 'bringing the game into disrepute' and received a one-match ban.^[3] He joined Birmingham on a free transfer in January 2006 but injuries restricted him to just eleven appearances, scoring once in the derby defeat to Aston Villa in mid-April. Following Birmingham's relegation to the English Championship and his high wages, he was released. The 2002-03 season was the 106th season of competitive football in Scotland. ... Dunfermline Athletic Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife. ... Rangers Football Club is among the worlds most successful football clubs. ... Celtic Football Club (pronounced seltik in IPA; AIM: CCP)[1] is a Scottish football club, competing in the Scottish Premier League, the highest form of competition in Scotland. ... Birmingham City Football Club are an English football club based in Birmingham, in the heart of the West Midlands. ... Aston Villa Football Club (also known as The Villa and The Villans)[3] are an English professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, who currently play in the Premier League. ...

Aston Villa (2006-2007)

Sutton signed for Aston Villa on 3 October 2006 until the end of the 2006-07 season. The move sees Sutton link up with former Celtic boss Martin O'Neil. Sutton scored his first goal for the club with a winning goal against Everton on 11 November 2006. Aston Villa Football Club (also known as The Villa and The Villans)[3] are an English professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, who currently play in the Premier League. ... is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The new Wembley Stadium was completed in time for the 2006-07 seasons FA Cup Final. ... Celtic Football Club (pronounced seltik in IPA; AIM: CCP)[1] is a Scottish football club, competing in the Scottish Premier League, the highest form of competition in Scotland. ... Martin Hugh Michael ONeill, OBE, (born March 1, 1952 in Kilrea, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Ireland national football team captain who has previously managed Leicester City and Celtic and is currently manager of Aston Villa. ... Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

However, in a game against Manchester United in December, he suffered blurred vision, and having visited several specialists, has still not recovered. His manager is quoted as saying: Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ... Look up December in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Martin Hugh Michael ONeill, OBE, (born March 1, 1952 in Kilrea, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Ireland national football team captain who has previously managed Wycombe Wanderers, Norwich City, Leicester City and Celtic and is currently manager of Aston Villa. ...

"Chris has got a genuine concern. His concern is that no-one can give him any guarantees about what might be the consequences if he got cracked on the head again. Whatever eyesight Chris has now, he would obviously want to keep, so he must bear that in mind when deciding his whole future and career."

On 5 July 2007 Sutton retired from football due to the same eye injury he sustained while playing for Villa in the 2006-07 season.^[4]

See also

• John Sutton (footballer) who plays for Wycombe Wanderers is Chris Sutton's younger brother.
• Norwich City F.C. Hall of Fame.

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Notes

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External links

• Chris Sutton career stats at Soccerbase
• Player profile at 4thegame.com
• Profile at premierleague.com
• Photos and stats at sporting-heroes.net
• Career information at ex-canaries.co.uk
• Playing career stats at BBC Sport
• Sutton's playing career in pictures at BBC Sport
• Chris Sutton England profile at Englandstats