Don Hutchison hopes West Ham United can keep hold of Jack Collison.
The Wales midfielder is interesting Stoke City following the Hammers' relegation.
"I think Jack is a fantastic young player," Hutchison told West Ham TV. "He had a bad injury last season and I know he went through a bit of a bad time with his injury.
"It's good to see him back and it might be good for him. A season in the Championship might help progress and help him to learn about the game. Everyone thinks they know the game as a young boy, but it's not until you're 25 or 26 that you learn the game.
"Maybe a season in the Championship will be good for him."
