Stephen Hunt

[Leeside Swagger]

He's definitely premiership standard, a bit frustrating at times but his work rate, set piece delivery and goals ratio are all first rate. Even if hull get relagated he'll remain in the top flight. There would be plenty of clubs interested im sure if they do go down.

[seanfhear]

He's definitely premiership standard, a bit frustrating at times but his work rate, set piece delivery and goals ratio are all first rate. Even if hull get relagated he'll remain in the top flight. There would be plenty of clubs interested im sure if they do go down.
Thanks;)

[irishultra]

hes not very at good at all but he can have a good cross and works hard.

[yapster]

He needs a hell of a lot of work on his technique,

[irishfan86]

Hunt is the complete opposite of McGeady.

Ugly style of play, combative, hard working, direct....but I think the key is effectiveness. Even though Hunt will take the wrong option quite often, he will more than show his worth by scoring a goal at a key time for his club, or hitting a very good set piece or corner that leads to a goal.

In terms of effectiveness it's hard to criticize him, even though his style is very unconventional (and frustrating) at times.

If your team has less of the ball, I think he's a great player to have, as he will put the opposing players under pressure, and give them less time on the ball; however, if you're trying to control a game, he lacks the guile or technique to keep possession.

Now most football people would like us to play a possession game, but against certain teams this is unlikely, if we are being realistic. I'm glad we've got him, even though I wouldn't always start him.

[yapster]

Hunt is the complete opposite of McGeady.

Ugly style of play, combative, hard working, direct....but I think the key is effectiveness. Even though Hunt will take the wrong option quite often, he will more than show his worth by scoring a goal at a key time for his club, or hitting a very good set piece or corner that leads to a goal.

In terms of effectiveness it's hard to criticize him, even though his style is very unconventional (and frustrating) at times.

If your team has less of the ball, I think he's a great player to have, as he will put the opposing players under pressure, and give them less time on the ball; however, if you're trying to control a game, he lacks the guile or technique to keep possession.

Now most football people would like us to play a possession game, but against certain teams this is unlikely, if we are being realistic. I'm glad we've got him, even though I wouldn't always start him.


fair observation

[tricky_colour]

BBC1 7.30 pm
Question of sport.

[Lionel Ritchie]

BBC1 7.30 pm
Question of sport.

They must've heard. Raging I mssed it.

Sue: Stephen, can you name me a dangerous race?
Stephen: (bewildered ...eyes darting) um... ah ... em ... the Arabs.

[tricky_colour]

I was not really watching it much to be honest, he was asked some question was IIRC about which English player has appeared (or will appear) in the League cup final for 3 different teams.
Which after a conference he got correct (Heskey).


It's not really the same without Emlyn Hughes ;)

[tricky_colour]

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/808058/EVERTON-ATTEMPT-TO-DERAIL-HUNT-BID.html

EVERTON are trying to derail Stephen Hunt's move from Hull City to Wolves

[SkStu]

if they can sell Pienaar for a fortune (as they are trying to do) then i could see this move happening. Hunt is no Pienaar though.

[tricky_colour]

Yes, I don't think this new news though, i think I have heard they have an interest in him before.
Indeed I have.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/06/08/1312195/everton-to-bid-7m-for-readings-stephen-hunt-kevin-doyle
"Everton To Bid £7m For Reading’s Stephen Hunt & Kevin Doyle – Report"

Will cost more than £7 for the pair now I would imagine, and Mick McCarthy won't be too happy.

[endabob1]

if they can sell Pienaar for a fortune (as they are trying to do) then i could see this move happening. Hunt is no Pienaar though.

I think Pienaar only has a year left on his deal which would lessen his value considerably

[Predator]

I don't know where they get their information. Everton have pretty much no money for transfers.

if they can sell Pienaar for a fortune (as they are trying to do) then i could see this move happening. Hunt is no Pienaar though.
Are you sure that they're 'trying' to get rid of Pienaar? Moyes has explicitly stated in the media that he feels Pienaar would be worse off away from Everton. Maybe Pienaar wants to go, or other clubs are interested, but I don't think Everton want to get rid of him.

[Junior]

A good WC for Pienaar could top off a great season in the EPL and ensure Everton cash in on $$$$ - As stated above Hunt would be no replacement though.

[Uncle_Joe]

Has now signed for Wolves

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0621/wolves.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/8751304.stm

[yapster]

That means Wolves are going down next season

[weldoninhio]

That means Wolves are going down next season

Have to agree, he is rivalling Nigel Quasie for clubs that have gone down with him in the squad.

[tricky_colour]

Have to agree, he is rivalling Nigel Quasie for clubs that have gone down with him in the squad.


Only if you can't count ;)

He has been relegated twice from the Premiership, and he was injured in the second run in. at least Premiership clubs want to buy him, or is it that
all those managers who want to buy him know nothing about football?
For any club coming up the odds of relegation are high.


I mean if man u signed him and they got relegated that would be significant, but you can't
say the same about Hull!!

[Sullivinho]

Lower premier league is his level so it's hardly surprising he's featured in some relegations. The fact he's twice been plucked from the wreckage would suggest he was one of the better performers for those downed clubs.

[Stuttgart88]

I'm not that fussed about the club he's playing at. His work rate, nuisance value and excellent delivery make him a valuable player for us. With Duff likely to miss a fair few games for us every season I think Hunt is good back up, and worth a start sometimes. He gives natural width which is important for the way we play. We'd have missed him if we were in SA.

[irishfan86]

Stephen is set to play for the reserves next week as the next stage of his return from injury.

[tricky_colour]

That's Wolves reserves, if you, like me, had forgotten who he plays for now!!

[seanfhear]

Stephen is set to play for the reserves next week as the next stage of his return from injury.Wolves could certainly do with Stephen back fit. They are going through a bit of a bad spell and Stephen could be the spark that sets something going for them.

[The Fly]

Just come on for Wolves against Chelsea.

[SkStu]

and getting booed by the Chelsea fans, love it. :)

[elroy]

Seemed lively in the bits of the game against United I saw tonight. Will take a few games to get his fitness again but good to have him back.

[tricky_colour]

He hit the cross bar.
Foley scored.
2 goals against Manu is pretty good.

[Sullivinho]

Seemed lively in the bits of the game against United I saw tonight. Will take a few games to get his fitness again but good to have him back.

I bemoan his occasional absence of technique but there were moments during that Russia game when I'd have been more than happy to see that terrier interrupting the Soviets leisurely stroll. Good to see him back alright.

[The Fly]

I bemoan his occasional absence of technique but there were moments during that Russia game when I'd have been more than happy to see that terrier interrupting the Soviets leisurely stroll. Good to see him back alright.

You're being very charitable there.

[seanfhear]

You're being very charitable there.
Sometimes even the most beautiful creature needs a bite. Stephen is the type of guy always prepared for the hunt !

[irishfan86]

Commenting on Hunt's technique is difficult. Sometimes his control lets him down, but in terms of final ball you'll find few players in the Premier League that deliver as many goals and assists per ball struck.

I remember discussing this a while back, comparing McGeady to Hunt. While McGeady is technically superior, and looks far more impressive, a lot of what he does doesn't actually come to anything.

Hunt, in contrast, will give you the most base and rudimentary performance, but it will be effective. During his time at Reading he scored a tremendous amount of goals and assists for a left midfielder.

[paul_oshea]

I would agree with this irish fan, but watching him the last day he controlled a lovely high ball and brought it down the other side of the united player. The last day his final ball and movement around the box was very impressive, though ill reiterate he wasn't under much pressure from uniteds midfield/defense.

[tricky_colour]

I found this remarkable piece of information.
http://www.sundaymercury.net/midlands-sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/wolverhampton-wanderers-news/2010/06/06/wolves-struggle-to-agree-fee-for-stephen-hunt-66331-26598703/

Hunt was Hull’s top scorer, had the most assists, covered the most distance and even more remarkably his side didn’t pick up a single point when he wasn’t in the side last season.


I think that is pretty remarkable going for someone who has an "occasional absence of technique"!!
The last point high-lighted is a particular jaw dropper. I wonder if thatis some sort of record?
I think an added benefit is that his energy and effort must rub off on the rest of the team.



I remember a good while back listening to a Reading match to see how the much heralded Kevin Doyle would get along, however the Irishman who made the big impression was not Doyle but Hunt, he seemed to be all over the play and IIRC he also got a couple of goals and an assist for Doyle.

[tricky_colour]

Came on and scored, Wolves went on to grab a late winner which they sure needed, I am sure Mick was delighted
because he would have been under a lot of pressure if they hadn't. Massive result for Wolves.

[geysir]

Making his mark in the game against Birmingham, expertly scored a striker's goal on 45 mins to cap off a tenacious first half performance. The game has all the signs of a relegation scrap.

[Lenny82]

McCarthy must be delighted to have him back. Hopefully they can hold out for the win but I reckon this will be a draw!

[Noelys Guitar]

Isn't it great to see an Irish player (S.Hunt) taking proper corner kicks. Near post, far post. And every single one causing Birmingham problems. We have definetely missed Hunt. Great to see him back to full fitness today.

[tricky_colour]

Unfortunately I just missed the goal, good to see Hunt knocking in the goals.

I predict a late equaliser, always seems to go that way for McCarthy!

[Noelys Guitar]

Unfortunately I just missed the goal, good to see Hunt knocking in the goals.

I predict a late equaliser, always seems to go that way for McCarthy!

It is officially now called MicMac disease. "Coasting, then a sudden desperation creeps in as the inevitable equaliser is conceded 12 minutes into injury time".

[tricky_colour]

ha ha I thought Phillips would bury that one!!

[Charlie Darwin]

Isn't it great to see an Irish player (S.Hunt) taking proper corner kicks. Near post, far post. And every single one causing Birmingham problems. We have definetely missed Hunt. Great to see him back to full fitness today.
I didn't see any of Hunt's corners, but I had similar thoughts about Owen Garvan's corners the other night. Pinpoint deliveries to the edge of the six-yard box each time and not once did a Palace shirt attempt to attack the ball.

[geysir]

Some of Hunt's corners were good, some were okay and some were poor.

[Junior]

Just saw the highlights on MOTD2. There is no doubt he has an eye for goal. Took his chance very well and also had another chance saved from close in. A 'busy' performance as always. Its definitely an attribute we need our wide men to have, in that they get in to the box and try to get in on the goalmouth action!

Its something that Duff and McGeady do much less of, their strikes are generally from outside the box. Im sure some statto will prove me wrong now!

[tetsujin1979]

Some of Hunt's corners were good, some were okay and some were poor.
messed about the chalkboard feature on guardian.co.uk - http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chalkboards/create - and came up with this
Stephen Hunt's corners VS Birmingham (the blue line is the only one that found a teammate)
https://sites.google.com/site/tetsujin1979/Home/huntCornersVSBirmingham.JPG

[tricky_colour]

messed about the chalkboard feature on guardian.co.uk - http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chalkboards/create - and came up with this
Stephen Hunt's corners VS Birmingham (the blue line is the only one that found a teammate)
https://sites.google.com/site/tetsujin1979/Home/huntCornersVSBirmingham.JPG

If Hunt had been on the box he would have got on the end of a few of them.

Perhaps you could also plot the interceptions, Hunt made 5, the team average seems to be about 1.5.

I think that shows a good footballing brain, being in the right place at the right time.

Anyway a classy finish for the goal, some people complain about his lack of technique, or whatever but nothing wrong with that.

[tetsujin1979]

Perhaps you could also plot the interceptions, Hunt made 5, the team average seems to be about 1.5
done and done
https://sites.google.com/site/tetsujin1979/Home/huntInterceptionsVSBirmingham.JPG
as you can see, Hunt made 5 interceptions
Team total was 20, Berra got 3 and no other player got more than 2.

[paul_oshea]

I didnt think hunt was capable of that touch/pass that he did there. it was very precise, just perfect. jarvis should have done better,

[TrapAPony]

Gone off injured after 14mins against Stoke.

[paul_oshea]

mccarthy gets called up and comes on as a sub against wales on the right wing, where hunt would have been the sub.....