<sod >Prior to the accident, the Middlesbrough-born star - a devoted dad to Codi and Lexi - made four appearances for Birmingham City and 79 for Darlington between 2000 and 2007. The former footballer is being supported by his friends and family as the football world rally round.< eod>< sod > Prior to the accident, the Middlesbrough-born star - a devoted dad to Codi and Lexi - made four appearances for Birmingham City and 79 for Darlington between 2000 and 2007. Hutchinson is said to have plunged from a balcony into the swimming pool at the Hotel Marco Polo in Ibiza's Sant Antoni de Portmany late at night  Hutchinson, pictured, joined Darlington, right, in 2003, making 42 appearances in his first season, but the rest of his stay with the Quakers was hampered by several knee injuries Hutchinson's brother-in-law Lee Savage said: 'Joey has amazed his family and friends in the way he has faced this life changing event. 'His determination has been an inspiration to us all. 'We are here to give Joey and his family ongoing support on this difficult and unpredictable road ahead.' The football world is rallying around to support the ex-player after his family set up a crowdfunding page to help with the costs of aiding his recovery.< eod>