- Apr 20, 2005
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Huddlestone ..... was playing like a beaten man
I think the sudden change in humidity and temperature, and finding that he hadn't fully recovered from the weekend may have been a factor.
I love his long range passing abilities, and the fact he's a hulk of a man, but I think his frame is his undoing since he doesn't seem to be able to carry it around for long enough without looking bushwhacked.
If I was Jol I'd book Hudd i for some intense fitness training and maybe a little schooling for his head so he can increase his mental sharpness even if his body lets him down.
I had great hopes for him, and wanted to see him become a morphed mongrel of Vieira(Commanding)/Roy Keane(Tenacious)/Incredible Hulk(Huge)/Carrick(Excellent passer), but it doesn't look like it's happening......
But back on topic.....I thought Zokora stood out as a decent player last night. I hope he has done enough to impress and take over for JJ while he's injured.
If he is willing to play the same at the weekend I'd use Tainio and Lennon rather than Prince B and Hudd against the 'pool......
Anyway...back to work I'm blabbering....