Bristol Rovers have officially recalled attacking midfielder Isaac Hutchinson from his season-long loan at Cheltenham Town. The 25-year-old, whose recall was reported by Gloucestershire Live, will return to his parent club halfway through the season.
Hutchinson joined Cheltenham on September 1, following a troubling period where he and his family were subjected to abuse by a minority of Bristol Rovers supporters. The Memorial Stadium took a firm stance against the misconduct, emphasizing a “zero-tolerance policy towards abuse” and collaborating with authorities to address the issue.
Signed by Bristol Rovers on a three-year contract from Walsall in the summer of 2024, Hutchinson had already made an impact, scoring twice before his loan move. His impact at Cheltenham was immediate – he scored within two minutes of his debut, delivering a stunning free-kick to secure a 1-0 win over Accrington Stanley, marking Cheltenham’s first victory of the season.
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Throughout his time with the Robins, Hutchinson scored seven more goals, becoming their top scorer and also contributing three assists, playing a key role in Steve Cotterill’s team resurgence. His performances have been vital in Cheltenham’s FA Cup run, where he scored the lone goal against Bradford City and netted twice in a 6-2 victory over Buxton.
Despite expressing a desire to finish the season with Cheltenham, Hutchinson will return to Bristol Rovers this week, ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Cotterill and the player both acknowledged this early return, marking a new chapter for Hutchinson back at The Quarters.