Jamie's Hutch reunion?
By Derek Bish

Thursday 18th March 2010

JAMIE McGuinness would welcome back Ian Hutchinson with open arms should the latter make a sensational return as Weymouth manager.

Hutchinson was sacked by chairman George Rolls two months ago but after last week’s resignation of Jerry Gill – who lasted a mere 44 days in the job – Rolls admitted he had made a mistake in disposing of the Teesider’s services.

The former boss hopes to seal a deal to return to the club next week after he spoke with Rolls last night.

And loan star McGuinness, who joined the Wessex Stadium outfit in November, would be more than happy to see Hutchinson lead the Terras once again.

He said: “I would love to see him back. He was the one who brought me here in the first place and I remember my first game against Bishop’s Stortford.

“Everyone was expecting them to walk all over us. I had not met any of the players before the game but there was a great amount of unity and we got the win in the end, which was a terrific feeling.

“Hutch seemed to change things around and we started to get some good results. It was unfortunate the way he and Andy Mason departed, but even towards the end of Jerry’s tenure we were working as a team.

“Hutch is known throughout Weymouth and whatever happens he will still be a legend, but it would be nice to have him back as it must be hard for Andy Harris to carry out the duties of a manager and a player.”

Midfielder Nathan Davies returned to parent club New-port County prior to last Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Wel-ling while fellow loanees Ben Farrell and Stephen Reed were both missing from the Terras’ teamsheet.

However, Rushden & Diamonds’ ace McGuinness took to the field for his 20th appearance in claret and blue, and reiterated his desire to see out the season – providing the club succeeds in its bid to enter into a Company Voluntary Arrangement on March 26.

He added: “Sometimes matters can be taken out of my hands, whether at Rushden or Weymouth, but I hope I can stick around because since I’ve been here I’ve loved every minute and the fans have been terrific. You don’t realise how big a club Weymouth are until you play for them.”

Reflecting on Saturday’s loss, in which Weymouth were forced to field a host of reserve-team faces, McGuin-ness said: “It was a different scenario for me as I’m used to having experienced heads telling me what to do rather than the other way round.

“But I thought the young lads that came in on Saturday were terrific. If everyone continues to give their all we will have a chance no matter who we play, including Chelmsford this Saturday.”

* Weymouth Reserves went down 2-0 to Westland Sports in the Dorset Premier League at the Wessex Stadium last night - report tomorrow.