Hutt the ideal choice for matchday duties

Jul 2 2008 by Dougie Thomson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

GEOFF HUTT’S a Town man through and through.

Thirty eight years after helping the club reach the top flight as a talented young left-back, he’s still a keen fan and regular face at the Galpharm.

So he’s the ideal choice as matchday ambassador for Town’s new 1908 Club.

A revamped version of the old Executive Club and set up to mark Town’s centenary season, Hutt will act as a liaison between members and the football club.

He will also meet and greet corporate guests and sponsors.

Hutt, who lives in Mirfield, made 277 Town appearances and was an ever-present in the well-remembered side who won the original Second Division title in 1969-70.

He missed only four matches in the two top-flight campaigns which followed and remained loyal to the club during their rapid descent to the basement division.

After leaving Town in 1976, he played for Dutch club Haarlem, York and Halifax.

Hutt, 57, said: “I was approached by (Town’s director of business development) Sean Jarvis at a recent supporters’ meeting and he told me that he had a role in mind for me.

“After a subsequent meeting, he asked me to be the ambassador for the 1908 Club.

“Basically, I’m just going to be going around talking to people about that day’s game and football in general – a bit like I normally do!

“I’m delighted to be performing this role, as Huddersfield Town is a massive part of my life. I spent 15 years down at the old ground and I’d do anything for the club.

“It really is a dream come true to be involved with the Centenary season – I’m very honoured. I can’t wait for the it begin!”

Jarvis said: “It’s a fitting appointment, particularly in our centenary season.

“He was well liked as a player and still has many friends at the club after years of coming as a supporter.”

For details of the 1908 Club, call 01484 484140 or e-mail .