Sheffield Wednesday hero and ex-Chelsea and Reading man Sam Hutchinson makes surprise non-league move
A surprise move for Sheffield Wednesday hero Sam Hutchinson has been confirmed
Sheffield Wednesday hero Sam Hutchinson has sealed a surprise move to the sixth tier of English football.
A beloved figure on the blue side of the Steel City, the defensive midfielder made 207 appearances across three spells at Wednesday.
He was part of the Owls side that reached the Championship play-off final in 2016 and was revered for his full-blooded approach in Wednesday colours.
The 36-year-old became a free agent at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, when he was released by League One outfit AFC Wimbledon.
Sheffield Wednesday hero seals surprise switch
Hutchinson has now ventured into non-league football, signing for National League South outfit Farnham Town.
The club’s chairman Harry Hugo said: “Sam is probably the highest-profile signing in the club’s history. That’s an incredibly exciting thing to think about.
“Having spent the best part of the last two decades around the pro game in the Premier League and Football League, it’s clear that from speaking to Sam he wanted a fresh challenge in football at this stage of his career, and we’re delighted that he’s chosen to take that next step with us.
“He had offers to stay in the Football League, including some from his former clubs, but he’s chosen Farnham Town which says a lot about where we’re at as a club now.
“Able to play in midfield or in defence, Sam offers us valuable options, experience and leadership in a playing group that’s going to need that this season as we tackle the National League South for the first time ever.
“We’re all looking forward to working with Sam over the next two years as a key part of this next chapter of our story.”
‘Experienced leader’
Hutchinson started his career with Premier League giants Chelsea and also counts the likes of Nottingham Forest and Reading among his former clubs.
Farnham manager Paul Johnson added: “It’s great to welcome a player of Sam’s experience and calibre to our squad.
“As someone with over 300 appearances in the pro game, he’s seen and experienced everything there is to see in football, and will be able to use those experiences to help the rest of the group through what will be an exciting but challenging season at this level.
“He’s trained with the group recently and been with us at some recent friendlies, so he’s already begun to establish those relationships with his teammates and people around the club.
“As an experienced leader, Sam will raise the standards of the group and be an important voice in the dressing room. I look forward to working with him this season.”