December 16, 200817 yr comment_39498 Ours for a nominal fee in Jan if we want him according to Mowbray in today's Express. Wonder if we'd play him if he were to sign Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39500 Ours for a nominal fee in Jan if we want him according to Mowbray in today's Express. Wonder if we'd play him if he were to sign We're no playing him just now so I guess not. Mair currently merits his place in the team, whether that is at RB is another matter. I like Hodgekiss thus far though, seems a decent player and one that can play some decent football but maybe given our current defensive frailties playing a CH out there isn't an altogether bad idea. Report
December 16, 200817 yr Author comment_39502 When you think about why would he actually want to sign for us on a contract when he isn't getting a game. Probably better sitting on the bench for WBA or playing reserve football for them than sitting on our bench. Similarities to Josh Walker I think. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39504 When you think about why would he actually want to sign for us on a contract when he isn't getting a game. Probably better sitting on the bench for WBA or playing reserve football for them than sitting on our bench. Similarities to Josh Walker I think. I don't think he's big enough for top flight in England though Al, and I also have a feeling that JC doesn't think he's big enough for us either. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39507 I don't think he's big enough for top flight in England though Al, and I also have a feeling that JC doesn't think he's big enough for us either. Good point BB although he played Hodgekiss at Tynecastle so he must reckon he is capable of handling himself at a place like that. I would be keen for JC to sign him but similarly I wouldn't be devastated if he didn't. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39508 We're no playing him just now so I guess not. Mair currently merits his place in the team, whether that is at RB is another matter. I like Hodgekiss thus far though, seems a decent player and one that can play some decent football but maybe given our current defensive frailties playing a CH out there isn't an altogether bad idea. Mair hasn't put a foot wrong at right back so far, I've been impressed with his willingness to support the wide midfielders. I'm not sure I'd like to see Hodgkiss at the club on a permanent basis, he's decent back up for Mair but that's about all. Too many times I've seen him being torn a new arsehole from an opposition winger, he's good going forward but he's very suspect defensively. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39509 Mair - Too many times I've seen him being torn a new arsehole from an opposition winger Equally apt unfortunately but yes, he's done well so far this season. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39511 Equally apt unfortunately but yes, he's done well so far this season. You're quite right, I should have said so far this season. Report
December 16, 200817 yr Author comment_39514 I don't think he's big enough for top flight in England though Al, and I also have a feeling that JC doesn't think he's big enough for us either. Maybe not for top flight in England, but certainly for Scottish football. I'll raise you Stuart Kennedy and Stewart McKimmie, neither of whom were any taller than Hodgkiss. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39518 Good point BB although he played Hodgekiss at Tynecastle so he must reckon he is capable of handling himself at a place like that. I would be keen for JC to sign him but similarly I wouldn't be devastated if he didn't. Pretty much how I feel. However, if we think in terms of investment, if we pay roughly £40k then I think we could more than make that back. Speculate to accumulate and all that. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39519 Maybe not for top flight in England, but certainly for Scottish football. I'll raise you Stuart Kennedy and Stewart McKimmie, neither of whom were any taller than Hodgkiss. Seriously? When I saw Hodgekiss at Killie, I could have sworn he was the smallest footballer I've ever seen in my life. Says on Wiki that he's 5'8, I have to say I doubt that. I can't really say about Kennedy but McKimmie was fantastic in the air for his height, and was basically a world class full back. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39521 Seriously? When I saw Hodgekiss at Killie, I could have sworn he was the smallest footballer I've ever seen in my life. Says on Wiki that he's 5'8, I have to say I doubt that. I can't really say about Kennedy but McKimmie was fantastic in the air for his height, and was basically a world class full back. I was thinking that myself, not quite as short-arsed as Smith or Maloney but he is a dwarf. Report
December 16, 200817 yr Author comment_39522 Seriously? When I saw Hodgekiss at Killie, I could have sworn he was the smallest footballer I've ever seen in my life. Says on Wiki that he's 5'8, I have to say I doubt that. I can't really say about Kennedy but McKimmie was fantastic in the air for his height, and was basically a world class full back. Dan Smith Report
December 16, 200817 yr Author comment_39523 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Carlos_(footballer) Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39526 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Carlos_(footballer) I've seen Carlos in the flesh (so to speak) a few times and i would put my last pound on Hodgkiss being smaller. Maybe it's just that JH has got short dumpy legs that makes him look about 2'8". Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39528 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Carlos_(footballer) I have also seen Carlos in the flesh and he is an absolute tank. Hodgekiss will have to get a bit of weight on him to make up for his height but reports certainly indicate that he is a tidy footballer. Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39530 I have also seen Carlos in the flesh and he is an absolute tank. Certainly is, possibly the fastest player i've seen in the flesh too. Fast as fuck. Well, it's between him and Andy Roddie, anyway... Report
December 16, 200817 yr comment_39532 Certainly is, possibly the fastest player i've seen in the flesh too. Fast as fuck. Well, it's between him and Andy Roddie, anyway... I saw Real Madrid vs. Malaga about 5 years ago and got to see a Carlos free kick. I remember reading MARCA the next day and it said the strike was something like 104mph. Report
January 7, 200917 yr comment_41501 According to someone on MAD he has left/is leaving the club after this weekend. Shame that really, don't think he's played badly since he was with us, despite being short! Report
January 7, 200917 yr Author comment_41503 According to someone on MAD he has left/is leaving the club after this weekend. Shame that really, don't think he's played badly since he was with us, despite being short! Thought we got the loan spell extended for the season late last year Report
January 7, 200917 yr comment_41507 Thought we got the loan spell extended for the season late last year Haha so did I, but the AFC website isn't working on my IE so I can't check to see if it was actually offishul Report
January 7, 200917 yr comment_41508 Haha so did I, but the AFC website isn't working on my IE so I can't check to see if it was actually offishul Could it be the case that MAD has one right? Report
January 7, 200917 yr comment_41545 He's played alright when I've seen him, would have liked to see him played more. Report
January 7, 200917 yr comment_41551 I thought the boy looked like quite a useful player. Would have quite like to have seen him stay but when youve got Ricky to play on either side at the back who needs him Report
Ours for a nominal fee in Jan if we want him according to Mowbray in today's Express.
Wonder if we'd play him if he were to sign