They score more with Hoolahan in the team than they do without him; and I don't think their form without him is enough to vindicate ostracising him from the team. Hughton doesn't use him whether they are holding on to a lead, going for a winner or looking for a goal. Sometimes he doesn't even get on the bench. He clearly doesn't fancy him and it's a reflection of just how good Hoolahan was last season that even Hughton couldn't justify not playing him.
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