Hernandez has the potential to be a very good player and we definitely didn't get anywhere near the best out of him.
We played an awful system last year and Bruce (myth of a good manager) consistently made glaringly obvious tactical, formation and selection errors all season.
Strikers thrive on consistency and confidence. He was never going to get that when he was barely given a chance in a negative and illogical failing system. He never got an opportunity and I would put more of the blame for Hernandez failure on Bruce.
The majority of the squad were a shambles last year and Hernandez has been made a scapegoat because of his price tag.
There is no coincidence that quite a few decent clubs are in for him and he is even linked with Napoli. And there is no coincidence he is continually picked for his country who do well in the World Cup and have players like Suarez in their team.
I have no doubt he would be a massive success in the Premier League playing in the right system. And I have no doubt he would be a success in the Championship.
Problem with Hernandez is that he is everything wrong with modern football.
An over paid and lazy prima madona who thinks he is way better than he is and is much more interested in the luxury lifestyle than hard work and success.
The kind of player who sulks when he doesn't get his own way and only turns up mentally when he can be bothered. His mind would always be elsewhere regardless of the club he played at.
Hernandez can be as good as he wants to be but his mentality will always hinder his career. Sort of in the same bracket as Ben Afra.
What's really pissing me off about Abel is I defend him to the nth degree. But he continually shows disrespect to the club and the fans by being so vocal about wanting to leave.
I saw him recently in town in Tesco with an entourage of idiots. Flouncing around like an A list celebrity, looking around for approval. Quite sickening to think his transfer fee and wages combined probably cost the same as the Tescos did.