Remeao Hutton, the ex-Swindon Town right-sided full-back, has completed a move to Chesterfield after leaving Gillingham by mutual consent. The signing is the latest in a concerted transfer push by the Spireites as they prepare to challenge at the top of League Two.
Chesterfield strengthen with familiar faces
Chesterfield have already added another former Town player, George McEachran, to their ranks and Hutton becomes the club's seventh summer acquisition. The club’s recruitment this window — which has also included Ruel Sotiriou, Alfie Pond, Jack Simpson, Junior Eccleston and Josh Koroma — underlines their intent to mount a promotion bid.
At 27, Hutton arrives offering the forward thrust from wide positions that managers in the lower leagues prize. He built a reputation at Swindon as a frequent creator from right wing-back, producing substantial assist totals during his time at the County Ground before moving on to Gillingham.
Performance record
Across his spell in Wiltshire and beyond, Hutton’s contributions have been notable for a defender. His recorded assist figures are:
| Season / Manager | Assists |
|---|---|
| First campaign under Scott Lindsey & Jody Morris | 12 |
| Following season (half season under Michael Flynn) | 9 |
| Time at Gillingham (two-and-a-half years) | 6 |
What it means for Swindon supporters
- Hutton’s departure is a reminder of the turnover Swindon have seen in recent seasons as players move on for career or financial reasons.
- His attacking traits helped Swindon’s width and chance creation while he was at the club; those attributes will now bolster a promotion-ambitious Chesterfield side.
- For Town, the move underscores the challenge of retaining players who attract interest from clubs with strong promotion prospects or improved terms.
The transfer also reflects the wider pattern in League Two this summer, with several clubs — notably Chesterfield, Salford City and Port Vale — investing heavily to assemble squads capable of pushing for automatic promotion. Chesterfield’s summer business suggests they are leaving little to chance ahead of the new campaign.
Supporters watching Hutton’s progress will judge whether he can replicate the creative output he produced at Swindon and help the Spireites in their bid for silverware and a swift return up the leagues.
