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IT WILL NOT BE A CRUISE – HUTCH

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The LeaguePaper Team
20 September 2026

By John Lyons

TALISMAN: Jarrod Bowen staying put has boosted West Ham and, below, Don Hutchison in his playing days with the Hammers
PICTURE: Alamy

FORMER West Ham midfielder Don Hutchison is tipping his old club to win promotion back to the Premier League this season – but not at a canter.
The 55-year-old, who had two stints with the east Londoners in a glittering career, reckons the Championship is too tough for anyone to run away with it – even a squad with the calibre of player on the books at the London Stadium.
“A lot of people expect West Ham to win t...

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