Former Premier League star Chris Sutton has made a shocking revelation about his record-breaking transfer to Blackburn Rovers in 1994. On the latest episode of the podcast It’s All Kicking Off!, Sutton disclosed that he spent the night before his transfer at a Norwich police station.

Sutton, who was just 21 at the time, was considered one of the most promising young talents in British football. He had already made a name for himself by scoring 25 Premier League goals for Norwich in the previous season, which also saw the team pull off a historic upset by eliminating Bayern Munich from the UEFA Cup.

As a result, several top Premier League clubs were vying for his signature, but it was Blackburn, managed by Sir Kenny Dalglish, that ultimately secured his services for an English-record £5 million.

However, Sutton’s move to Blackburn was not without its drama. On the podcast, he revealed that he got arrested the night before his transfer, admitting that he “got a little bit excited.”

Despite the inauspicious start, Sutton’s time at Blackburn proved to be a successful period in his career. He formed a deadly strike partnership with Alan Shearer, and the team went on to win the Premier League title in 1995.

Sutton’s revelation on the podcast has given fans a glimpse into the more light-hearted side of his personality, and his ability to laugh at himself even in the face of adversity.

If you want to hear more about Sutton’s experiences and insights, you can LISTEN NOW to It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes are released every Monday and Thursday.

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