For those who came along after the Hoddle years, the only way I can explain it is in the way that other clubs' supporters don't realise how good Modric is and were surprised Spurs fans overwhlemingly voted him player of the season, when they thought it would be Bale. Unless you watched Hoddle regularly you just wouldn't get it. Better than Waddle, better than Gazza, better than Modric - but for his international difficulties would be recognised as one of the games greats.
:clap::clap::clap: I blame various England managers for his international problems, they did not pick him regularly for my liking. Mind you, England had a few good players in those days, but none is as creative as our Glen Hoddle.