Hutch Can Mac A Big Impression At Hoops

Feb 10 2008 By Euan Mclean

CELTIC new boy Ben Hutchinson served BigMacs for a living when his dreams of hitting the big time looked dead.

Now the striker has swapped working in McDonald's for playing beside one at Celtic.

The 20-year-old, a January signing from Middlesbrough, said: "It's like a little fairytale.

Two years ago I was playing for Arnold Town in front of 30 people and a man walking his dog. I played with Derby and Notts County as a kid but didn't make it and ended up in non-league football and working at McDonald's.

"I had a BigMac from time to time but made an effort to run to and from work and eat well.

"I always believed I was good enough and got my chance to join Boro.

"Now I'm at Celtic it will be a huge challenge but I can do well and have time on my side."