View Full Version : Wes Hoolahan (M Cambridge Utd b.1982)
wow that was a while ago - ah, it was only a mild jab. Just havin a laugh! Sorry!
Colbert Report
23/04/2011, 7:13 AM
I was only joking, Wes Hoolahan is a joker who would be better off playing bogball in the LOI. Just kidding!
A quick wikipedia search reveals that he's about to turn 29 years old. Too bad really, we have so many wingers: Duff, McGeady, Lawrence, Hunt, Pennant, Coleman, even Fahey and McCarthy. If he was a left full or centre midfielder he'd be in the squad for sure.
theworm2345
13/08/2011, 2:38 PM
Hoolahan scores! Cross comes in from the rgiht, Al-Habsi drops it, Hoolahan fires it into the back of the net.
Closed Account
13/08/2011, 2:38 PM
Goal....
Damn you early worm.
Stuttgart88
14/08/2011, 1:29 PM
Every paper I read this morning singled out Hoolahan as having had an excellent game. Great stuff. Just in time to be our secret weapon against Slovakia & Russia!
TrapAPony
14/08/2011, 1:36 PM
Every paper I read this morning singled out Hoolahan as having had an excellent game. Great stuff. Just in time to be our secret weapon against Slovakia & Russia!
.....that's if Trapattoni bothered to pick him.
Park_Lane
14/08/2011, 2:33 PM
nice 7 points in ff too, not bad for a 5.5 mill player
paul_oshea
14/08/2011, 4:20 PM
Star man in the Sunday times and general good write up
pineapple stu
15/08/2011, 7:54 AM
nice 7 points in ff too, not bad for a 5.5 mill player
That's what I thought too, but then I saw I left him on the bench... :mad:
paul_oshea
15/08/2011, 1:00 PM
I see that Marc Tierney played. I didnt really notice him. I wonder how he will perform throughout the season...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Tierney
Colbert Report
17/08/2011, 2:13 AM
I see that Marc Tierney played. I didnt really notice him. I wonder how he will perform throughout the season...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Tierney
Does he qualify to play for us?
TrapAPony
17/08/2011, 2:15 AM
Does he qualify to play for us?
His brother Paul played U21 for us
SwanVsDalton
21/08/2011, 3:44 PM
Didn't play today after scoring last week...some reward for Wes.
freewheel30
21/08/2011, 6:35 PM
Didn't play today after scoring last week...some reward for Wes.
Used to happen regularly when Norwich were in the lower leagues as well; Hoolahan scores a lot of goals from midfield but the manager seems to either have doubts about his general play or else favours a policy of rotation :confused:
Brendan 82
21/08/2011, 7:57 PM
Perhaps Lambert felt Stoke might be a bit 'heavy handed' for Hoolahan today.
DannyInvincible
21/08/2011, 8:10 PM
I think it's just a tactical thing.
DannyInvincible
21/08/2011, 8:27 PM
Paul Doyle of the Guardian touched on the Wes Hoolahan issue from 1:40 onward in a video discussion previewing Norwich's season before their game against Wigan: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/video/2011/aug/08/norwich-city-premier-league-2011-12-video
Edit: In saying that, Stoke City today wasn't "a really daunting away match".
freewheel30
22/08/2011, 6:14 AM
Hoolahan possibly would have been introduced as a sub anyway only for Norwich having had that player sent off. Still, it's interesting that Lambert has managed to tinker with his midfield like that so often and still get the results; delicate balancing act.
Stuttgart88
22/08/2011, 8:09 AM
What odds on Hoolahan becoming this season's charlie adam?
CraftyToePoke
22/08/2011, 1:53 PM
What odds on Hoolahan becoming this season's charlie adam?
A most welcome development if it came to pass, do you think he has that in him then Stutt?
paul_oshea
22/08/2011, 2:16 PM
Not much, holohan is 4 years older making his debut in the premier league and is a lot smaler.
DannyInvincible
22/08/2011, 2:31 PM
Not much, holohan is 4 years older making his debut in the premier league and is a lot smaler.
I've always thought Adam actually looks the elder by about 4 years.
Stuttgart88
22/08/2011, 3:03 PM
A most welcome development if it came to pass, do you think he has that in him then Stutt?I've no idea!
CraftyToePoke
22/08/2011, 3:20 PM
I've no idea!
What kind of man are you Stutt, to be coming on here giving out hope like that and then dashing it again within an hour or so.
harry crumb
11/09/2011, 10:25 PM
Did very well when he came on today.
Not sure how he would fit into a Trap side but it is a disgrace how he is not in the squad. In a different class to Whelan & Andrews.
CraftyToePoke
12/09/2011, 1:34 AM
Not sure how he would fit into a Trap side but it is a disgrace how he is not in the squad. In a different class to Whelan & Andrews.
It seems Norwich were watched today so maybe he is under consideration, however I wouldnt go as far as saying its a disgrace that he isnt in the squad either, I mean, is he better than McGeady, Duff or Hunt for consideration for a wide role? Id say no, and as he seems to play centrally for his club a fair bit anyway, is he then good enough to rewrite the whole system we play for, again it would be a no, and that is what would have to happen as he would not be the kind of player who would take Andrews or Whelans spot like for like.
He is a better option than Andy Keogh on trajectory of present club careers, but thats about all. Neither having a major bearing on our match day squads just now. If in six months time, the survival hopes of Norwich City rest in his creative hands, as he has been that much of a revelation they could hardly keep the big clubs away from him in the window, then maybe there is a case.
ArdeeBhoy
12/09/2011, 1:41 AM
There is no way Trap would play him in central midfield, however he plays...
the bear
12/09/2011, 12:54 PM
has earned a shot in the next friendly, whatever way you look at it
BonnieShels
12/09/2011, 2:33 PM
Which will be after this qualifying campaign so it's moot now. I'd rather have in the squad if anything and he could do a Coxy from there.
centre mid
12/09/2011, 3:39 PM
Tardelli may have been there to watch Reid!
harry crumb
12/09/2011, 5:12 PM
It seems Norwich were watched today so maybe he is under consideration, however I wouldnt go as far as saying its a disgrace that he isnt in the squad either, I mean, is he better than McGeady, Duff or Hunt for consideration for a wide role? Id say no, and as he seems to play centrally for his club a fair bit anyway, is he then good enough to rewrite the whole system we play for, again it would be a no, and that is what would have to happen as he would not be the kind of player who would take Andrews or Whelans spot like for like.
He is a better option than Andy Keogh on trajectory of present club careers, but thats about all. Neither having a major bearing on our match day squads just now. If in six months time, the survival hopes of Norwich City rest in his creative hands, as he has been that much of a revelation they could hardly keep the big clubs away from him in the window, then maybe there is a case.
The system is a lame duck anyway. We are lucky to be in with a shout at this stage. Whelan and Andrews aren't even that great at what they are supposed to be doing ie. closing down.
He can pass the ball. That immediately puts him ahead of Messrs Andrews and Whelan.
I wouldn't play him out wide at all. He has a footballing brain something Hunt, McGeady and to a lesser extent Duff lack and should be on the ball as much as possible.
OwlsFan
05/10/2011, 10:09 AM
Just wondering why there isn't the same clamour to include Hoolahan in the squad as there was for Andy Reid. I think he might have even been captain of Norwich for the game against Man U. Is it just that he doesn't fit in to the mould of a Trap midfielder and people would be wasting their breath?
the bear
05/10/2011, 10:27 AM
reid was an established player who was frozen out. hoolahan is not. he however should be in the squad
pineapple stu
05/10/2011, 10:29 AM
Just wondering why there isn't the same clamour to include Hoolahan in the squad as there was for Andy Reid.
Hoolahan played LoI. Sure that's crap. Couldn't have him in the squad.
wonder88
05/10/2011, 11:22 AM
Not only did he play LoI, but unlike Reid he is not known for playing the guitar, or once going with a girl who later won miss Ireland. It is the human interest/celeb angle that the modern Irish media is interested in, and it looks like Hoolahan rates way below Reid on this. Reid, not used by Forest at all on sunday, is in danger of falling off the scene altogether now.
jbyrne
05/10/2011, 11:56 AM
Hoolahan played LoI. Sure that's crap. Couldn't have him in the squad.
yes, because ward, long, doyle, fahey etc have never been picked for us
pineapple stu
05/10/2011, 11:58 AM
http://th04.deviantart.com/fs7/300W/i/2005/222/7/1/The_Sarcasm_Detector_by_nerdsloth.jpg
gustavo
05/10/2011, 4:00 PM
I can see Hoolahan getting his chance after this series of qualifiers. Regular Premier League football only strengthens his claims.
Supreme feet
05/10/2011, 4:43 PM
He's a good player. But like Andy Reid, he'd be best in a five man midfield. Does his best work in the final third of the pitch.
Kingdom
05/10/2011, 9:18 PM
4-4-2 is wasted on this squad. Our players should be well used to the different variations of the 5 man midfield at this stage, or the 3 up top formation. Trap would even still get to use the two holding players.
Charlie Darwin
05/10/2011, 9:28 PM
Apparently Trap tried out a bold 4-5-2 formation in training today with Whelan, Fahey and Andrews in the centre. Not sure he'll get away with it on matchday though.
Stuttgart88
06/10/2011, 9:23 AM
4-4-2 is wasted on this squad. Our players should be well used to the different variations of the 5 man midfield at this stage, or the 3 up top formation. Trap would even still get to use the two holding players.can you accomodate both Doyle & Keane?
OwlsFan
25/10/2011, 12:11 PM
I would like to drop one of the wingers (probably McGeady) and play Hoolahan. He can actually pass to an Irish player but it probably (ney won't) happen. I have been impressed when I have seen him on TV. Reminds me of Andy Reid at his best but we know what happened to him.
tetsujin1979
25/10/2011, 12:27 PM
He can actually pass to an Irish player but it probably (ney won't) happen.Just the three assists in the qualifiers for McGeady, more than anyone else in the squad.
OwlsFan
25/10/2011, 4:47 PM
Thanks Stato.
theworm2345
25/10/2011, 5:04 PM
Just the three assists in the qualifiers for McGeady, more than anyone else in the squad.
Its two by my count, for Keane against Andorra and then obviously Dunne's against Armenia (which, by the way, was his first half-decent cross of the match)...what was the third? That would still put him joint top with Doyle on two though.
tetsujin1979
25/10/2011, 5:17 PM
Its two by my count, for Keane against Andorra and then obviously Dunne's against Armenia (which, by the way, was his first half-decent cross of the match)...what was the third? That would still put him joint top with Doyle on two though.
Long's against Russia.
Well, Long knocked in his saved shot, but it was a certain goal otherwise
Possibly being a bit generous, but at the very least he deserves something for being directly involved in the goal
Kingdom
26/10/2011, 8:41 AM
then obviously Dunne's against Armenia (which, by the way, was his first half-decent cross of the match)
Eh, Duffer's cross for the first goal was perfect.
nigel-harps1954
26/10/2011, 8:46 AM
Long's against Russia.
Well, Long knocked in his saved shot, but it was a certain goal otherwise
Possibly being a bit generous, but at the very least he deserves something for being directly involved in the goal
Because everyone deserves applause for having a shot saved. I'm with the 'Hoolahan for McGeady switch' camp.
Kingdom
26/10/2011, 8:52 AM
Because everyone deserves applause for having a shot saved. I'm with the 'Hoolahan for McGeady switch' camp.
Is that like the "no-Homers" club?
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