Hogg Out

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I read somewhere it was £300k plus add-ons, but can't remember where and not sure they are really 'in the know'.

I would say it's probably not too far off the mark though. He was enterting the last year of his contract and was pushing for the move, so unless we there was an auction for him, we couldn't demand too much. I think it's one of those times where they say fair enough, you've been a good servant to the club but understand why you want to go!
 
Mitch_wfc said:
Some OTT responses on here, is it because he's English and tried hard? (not after an argument just saying what I see/feel)

0 goals in 78 appearances from central midfield, although he did get the assist for THAT goal!

End of the day people Zola wants us to play from the back, thats why he brought in Chalobah and thats why he's recently brought in Iriney. Hogg just ins't the player who can link defence to midfield and/or ' get on the ball '. Thats not to say he's not good enough or rubbish etc, he's just not suited for this club anymore. No point in having square pegs in round holes regardless of how hard a player works or how much effort they put in. A little harsh perhaps but fully understandable IMO.
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IMHO he may not have scored many goals, but he was a very unsung hero and did a lot of work that people did not see/appreciate. Every team that plays football needs to have a player that is willing to to the donkey work and break up the oppositions play. No he did not score many goals, but the fact that he got into positions to score is just as important, as if nothing else it takes defenders away from marking our other more potent players.

One final point, 'not suited to our club...', maybe, arguably yes, but definitely suited to the division we are competing in where A JH type player is invaluable especially in a scrappy match on a cold winters day/evening.
 
HHTFC1 said:
he was a very unsung hero and did a lot of work that people did not see/appreciate. .
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Just from the responses to this thread shows people certainly did see and appreciate what he can do.

I have to agree with Mitch, albeit in a slightly less cynical way! With the likes of Iriney and McGugan signing over the past few weeks, you struggle to see where Hogg fits in. He is renowned for being strong tackling and athletic. But, from what I gather, Iriney is a better tackler, and McGugan is a better athlete.
 
Bring Back Wooter said:
Just from the responses to this thread shows people certainly did see and appreciate what he can do.

I have to agree with Mitch, albeit in a slightly less cynical way! With the likes of Iriney and McGugan signing over the past few weeks, you struggle to see where Hogg fits in. He is renowned for being strong tackling and athletic. But, from what I gather, Iriney is a better tackler, and McGugan is a better athlete.
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Football is all about opinions, I guess time will tell!!
 
We will need to bring in a new midfielder now though, what about Sissoko from Udinese? He is Mohamed's younger brother, was on loan at some French club last season.

DCM: Iriney ( ???? ) * new signing required *
CM: Abdi, McGugan, Battochio and Connor Smith (Murray is just not a CM)
 
It would seem that Essaid Belkalem who is strongly rumoured to be joining has a bit of a record. In four years he made 65 league appearances, scoring five times, collecting 14 bookings and four red cards.

A yellow every 5 games and a red every 16. Think he might be a part time player with us.
 
oldfrenchhorn said:
It would seem that Essaid Belkalem who is strongly rumoured to be joining has a bit of a record. In four years he made 65 league appearances, scoring five times, collecting 14 bookings and four red cards.

A yellow every 5 games and a red every 16. Think he might be a part time player with us.
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He is a centre half though isn't he?
 
Bolton's Boots said:
No, he's a central defender according to previous reports.

He's also 'ours' as opposed to a loan, if this is to be believed:

"Emanuele Giulianelli ‏@EmaGiulianelli 28m
+++ News: Belkalem will sign as a definitive transfer, not on loan by #Watford +++
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A centre half is a central defender (same thing)

Any rumours of any midfielders??
 
It was. He hit it first time from 25yds but it wasnt spectacular and it did take a deflection whcih wrong footed the keeper.
 
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