Chris Sutton

Chris Sutton is a highly decorated former English professional footballer and manager, recognized for his prolific goal-scoring, particularly as part of successful strike partnerships, and his subsequent career as a respected pundit and commentator. After a standout 1993-94 season where he scored 25 Premier League goals for Norwich City, Chris Sutton made a record-breaking £5 million transfer to Blackburn Rovers in July 1994, becoming the most expensive player in English football at the time. At Blackburn, he formed the renowned ‘SAS’ strike partnership with Alan Shearer, playing a pivotal role in the club’s 1994-95 Premier League title win. His prolific goal-scoring continued, earning him a share of the Premier League Golden Boot in 1997-98 with 18 goals.

His best individual season at Celtic, 2003-04, saw him score 19 SPL goals and be voted SPFA Player of the Year. After leaving Celtic in 2006, Sutton had brief stints with Birmingham City and Aston Villa. His distinguished playing career concluded in 2007 due to an eye injury. Transitioning into management, he took charge of Lincoln City in 2009, leading the club for a year before fully establishing his post-playing career in media.

Sutton has since become a respected pundit and commentator, lending his insights and analysis to various prominent outlets including BT Sport, BBC Radio 5 Live, and Sky Sports. He also co-presents the popular radio show 606, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in football media.