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Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Liverpool and Everton star says Goodison Park atmosphere '10 times better' than Anfield
Don Hutchison played for Everton and Liverpool during his career and believes that Goodison Park stands out above Anfield when it comes to generating a hostile atmosphere Former Everton captain Don Hutchison is convinced that Goodison Park is streets ahead of Anfield in terms of atmosphere. Hutchison played for both clubs during his career and feels like Everton will miss Goodison when they move to their new stadium for next season. Everton have just one more match left at their home stadium, against Southampton on May 18, before they move to Bramley-Moore Dock for the 2025/26 campaign. The Toffees have played at Goodison since 1892, but are moving to their new 52,888 capacity home over the summer. Rivals Liverpool secured the Premier League title with their 5-1 win over Tottenham last weekend amid jubilant scenes at Anfield. The game saw a magnitude 1.74 seismic event recorded by scientists amid a rocking atmosphere, but Hutchison thinks Goodison is better because it has an edge to it. 'The difference is I think it's Everton that's more hostile. I think it's more chaotic,' he told 'I think if you go back 2-2 a couple of months back, I was there inside the stadium for the last ever game, Merseyside Derby at Goodison, and there was an underlying sense of 'This could kick off at any given time.' 'It was just that edge, that feeling in the air because it was the last ever game, and obviously it's their arch rivals. It was such a huge game at the time anyway. The games at Anfield, are not quite as mad because I think Liverpool's record over the years, they feel as though they're dominant over Everton. 'I mean, before COVID, I was the last Everton captain to take Everton to Anfield and win, when Kevin Campbell scored the goal. So it shows you how many times in the last few years that Everton actually go to Anfield and do well. 'But the Goodison atmosphere is like, it's 10 times better, and that's the atmosphere you want to play in, because it is hostile. Like, so noisy, so atmospheric and so much hatred. HAVE YOUR SAY! Do you agree with Don Hutchison? Comment below. 'It's always just so mad and so noisy and such a game full of hatred for the 90, and then they go back to their families, because you could be in a family of four, with two red and two blue. It's just the way it is. That's how you are in Merseyside. So it's completely different.' Everton boss David Moyes has admitted he was annoyed after being told he couldn't take his players to train at Bramley-Moore Dock because the pitch has been ripped up. 'The modern player nowadays play in stadiums all over, so it shouldn't be something completely strange to them, going into a new stadium, but the point is to turn it into your home, and get comfortable and familiar with your surroundings,' he said. "So I would have liked to have had a couple of training sessions on it, but that's been kiboshed."
The National
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic-bound Tierney told to 'find level' amid Arsenal exit
That's according to former Scotland international, Don Hutchison. The left-back is set to re-join his boyhood club ahead of next season, with Brendan Rodgers confirming a pre-contract agreement way back in January. That came after Arsenal, Tierney's current club, opted against extending the defender's contract for a further 12 months. His time at The Emirates has been blighted by injuries, which has resulted in lengthy spells out of the team. This caused him to fall out of favour with manager Mikel Arteta. While still believing he's a good player, Hutchison suggests Tierney is not quite at Premier League level anymore. "I don't mean this as a dig, but I think often players always find their level," he told goldenpanda. "Kieran Tierney trying to play for Arsenal was a good buy at the time, but it never quite worked. "He had a few injuries along the way. Sometimes you need to find your level. Read more: "Whether that's me playing at 36 and I'm playing in League Two for Luton, because at the time that's my level. "When I was 18 I was playing for Hartlepool because that was my level. Then you get to your highest possible level and you try and stay there. That's how you are consistent. "I think the move for him will be a good one. I think Brendan taking him back to Celtic, I think it's a smart move. He can play in different positions. "He can play, obviously, his left wing-back, his left-back is a three and a centre-back, so he's versatile."
Scotsman
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'I was torn...': Ex-Scotland ace admits Rangers regret as he reveals Ibrox family ties
The 26-cap former Scotland international opened up on his links to Rangers. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A former Scotland goalscoring hero has revealed how he came within a matters of hours from signing for Rangers and detailed why the 'lure' of Ibrox was every bit as tempting as playing in the English Premier League. In a new in-depth interview, ex-Scotland international and Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison has lifted the lid on his family links to Rangers on how he almost rejected a megabucks move in order to live out his dream of playing in the royal blue at Ibrox. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The versatile central-midfielder enjoyed successful stints at Sunderland, Liverpool and Everton, amongst others, playing his entire 21-year career in England's top two divisions. He also starred for Scottish national team, famously scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley in 1999. However, despite his success across the border, the 53-year-old has explained why not playing for Rangers is one of his biggest career regrets, as he opened up on the time he almost signed for the club during his peak, and why it would have fulfilled a long-time ambition for him and his family. Don Hutchison slots home the winning goal in the 1999 friendly win over Germany - a game Didi Hamann started for the hosts. Cr. SNS Group. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 'There was one really that was quite close,' said Hutchison. 'When I was leaving Sunderland. It was to go back to West Ham for a second spell under Glenn Roeder, or go to Glasgow Rangers. I always wanted to play for Rangers, and Rangers were in the Champions League under Dick Advocaat at the time. 'I was so torn, and I literally was in my house the night before I had to make the decision, and I had no clue which way I was going. Everything about a West Ham second spell was appealing because I could play at the stadiums like Anfield, Old Trafford, White Hart Lane, Upton Park, Goodison Park, all the brilliant stadiums. That was like the lure, playing top-class games every single week.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The lure of going to Rangers was pulling on that shirt. My dad was a Rangers fan. Playing in the Champions League for Rangers. Going to Scotland again, trying something different. 'It was literally, I ain't got a clue what to do. In the end, the fact that it was going back to the Premier League, I just look at it now and I'm glad I made it because I'm glad I went back to West Ham. I love West Ham and I'm very privileged to have played for them twice and worn the armband, but at the same time I wish I had Rangers on my CV.' Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group) | SNS Group Hutchison also gave his verdict on Barry Ferguson's chances of becoming the next permanent Rangers manager, praising the mentality of his former Scotland team-mate as his interim head coach spell draws to a close. 'I think it's worth a shot to keep Fergie,' Hutchison told 'I played with Barry in the national team. I know his character. I know his passion. I know how much he's a Rangers man. I think he's worth a shot for next season because what he will bring into that team, he'll up the standards. He'll make sure of that, even though they're having a bit of a really inconsistent end to the season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
