Aston Villa have sealed terms with defender Alan Hutton on a new one-year contract, as revealed via the club’s official website, and it is news that has seen the fans’ opinions split on social media.
The Aston Villa faithful have expressed mixed reactions to the surprising news on social media, which will come as a stunning u-turn after the Nottingham Post had reported that the Villans had released the veteran from the club, the former Scotland international said to be following the departures of John Terry and Chris Samba.
?? We're delighted to confirm that Alan Hutton has agreed a new contract with the club.
Congratulations, Hutts! ?#PartOfThePride #AVFC pic.twitter.com/j3vyM6qOIn
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) June 14, 2018
Aston Villa fans do not have much to cheer about at the moment amid the club’s financial woes, so it comes to no surprise that the fans are split over the news that the 33-year-old will stay for another season.
The veteran defender was reportedly all set for a move to Nottingham Forest following the claim of his release, with a 2-year-deal said to have been offered to lure him to the City Ground – but Villa now appear to have pulled a u-turn, leaving their Championship rivals frustrated.
Here is a selection of Twitter responses from Aston Villa fans in reaction to the club’s offer a new deal to Hutton:
Absolute hero! Maximum respect.
— Rob McIlroy (@Robschach) June 14, 2018
Preparing for league one i see. Nice.
— Scott (@CaptainScott87) June 14, 2018
For effort alone this guy deserves it , good news
— footymadtone74 (@MrAnthonyCarter) June 14, 2018
Shows how far we have sunk.
— D.T ? (@cleanderek) June 14, 2018
This is worse than administration!!
— Liam Hitchins (@LiamHitcho) June 14, 2018
No one can say anything negative shows that he is villa man and wants the best for the club UTV
— Steve Large (@Largeylivewire) June 14, 2018