BigAl Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ally s Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ally s Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowdon Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Carlos_(footballer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowdon Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBiscuit Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowdon Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Dan Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Like your style TF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmo Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 He's played alright when I've seen him, would have liked to see him played more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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