Why John Pemberton gave youngster Regan Hutchinson his Chesterfield debut

Youngster Regan Hutchinson earned his Chesterfield debut on “merit”, according to boss John Pemberton.

Hutchinson, 18, came on after 66 minutes in the defeat to Harrogate Town on Tuesday night at the Proact.

The winger played a part Scott Boden’s goal which made it 3-3, before the Spireites conceded the winner in stoppage time.

“He comes in with a smile on his face every morning,” Pemberton said.

“He wants to be involved, when he is not involved he supports everyone.

“He is an infectious little character and he is bubbly.

“Whether he is playing first-team, second-team, fourth team, it does not make any difference to him. He wants to play and he plays with enthusiasm and that is a big one for everybody else who has not been involved.

“He got his debut on merit and he has earned the right to be there.”

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