First Wizard 0 Posted March 21, 2009 Trust me.Done deal[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted March 21, 2009 i don''t like the idea too much, i idolised Hucks whilst he was here but come on, if he''s coming back in January he''s going to be nearly 34 and well, well past his best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 580 Posted March 21, 2009 I''ve got a good idea it''s not gonna happen. But we''ll see........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted March 21, 2009 A preseason article in today''s paper listed the main star player for each of our (Houston Dynamo) opponents, and for SJ, is was Darren Huckerby. Since we (NCFC) have no chance for anything this season, I hope Huckerby stays with SJ for long enough for me and my boys to go see him one more time.However, I do hope he comes back to Norwich after that, on time for next season. I believe Gunn has found the right mix of players, styles and attitudes to keep us out of relegation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeedsYellow 0 Posted March 21, 2009 [quote user="Canary_on_the Trent"]i don''t like the idea too much, i idolised Hucks whilst he was here but come on, if he''s coming back in January he''s going to be nearly 34 and well, well past his best.[/quote]Something we''ve lacked for large chunks of this season is committment and someone to lead by example.For the feel-good factor alone, I''d welcome him back. Even if he''s only an impact player who comes on with 20mins to go to run at players, I''m in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted March 21, 2009 [quote user="LeedsYellow"][quote user="Canary_on_the Trent"]i don''t like the idea too much, i idolised Hucks whilst he was here but come on, if he''s coming back in January he''s going to be nearly 34 and well, well past his best.[/quote]Something we''ve lacked for large chunks of this season is committment and someone to lead by example.For the feel-good factor alone, I''d welcome him back. Even if he''s only an impact player who comes on with 20mins to go to run at players, I''m in. [/quote]what impact will he have if he doesn''t have the pace? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted March 21, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]Trust me.Done deal[Y][/quote]Thats just ''thick and dim''. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted March 21, 2009 As of now, he still does have what it takes, so why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 1,014 Posted March 21, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]Trust me.Done deal[Y][/quote]Source ?Binner ! [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted March 21, 2009 spoke that one up a couple of days ago wiz me old mate .. remember when you got out the bed the wrong side !!!!! ha ha . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted March 21, 2009 I hope so cause releasing him was one of the worst micalculations since Beechings ripped up loads of railway line that we could do with now! I''m convinced that Hucks if he had been with us this season he would of been our main attacking outlet and we''d be about 5-10 pts better of! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted March 21, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]Trust me.Done deal[Y][/quote]Now young man, dare I ask how you know? [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 580 Posted March 22, 2009 Trust me, he isn''t coming back any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="WeAreYellows49"][quote user="First Wizard"] Trust me.Done deal[Y][/quote]Now young man, dare I ask how you know? [:D][/quote]Trust me Babes, even Archant are running with it now![;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|BA 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="Houston Canary"]As of now, he still does have what it takes, so why not?[/quote]Because he definitely unbalances a team when playing left midfield. He''s amazing going forward, but I got so fed up watching a (not brilliant) Drury getting exposed again and again on our left flank. The few times we played without Huckerby we seemed to play as a far more cohesive side. IF he could be persuaded to play as an out and out striker without drifting left as he always did, then I''d welcome him back for a season.As a midfielder I doubt he''d still have the pace, and he''s no Sherringham that you could play at the head of a diamondThe old chestnut of dressing room disruption (wages) could also raise its head again which Roeder solved by making a difficult and un popular decision, so I''d be surprised to see him come back for footballing reasins. More likely a misguided attempt at appeasment by the board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beauseant 0 Posted March 22, 2009 Sorry, but this would be a huge mistake. If we were planning to sign a 33 year old with no defensive qualities and a questionable injury record who wasn''t called Darren Huckerby this forum would (justifiably) be aflame with indignation. He was a legend, but its time to move on people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="Canary_on_the Trent"][quote user="LeedsYellow"][quote user="Canary_on_the Trent"]i don''t like the idea too much, i idolised Hucks whilst he was here but come on, if he''s coming back in January he''s going to be nearly 34 and well, well past his best.[/quote]Something we''ve lacked for large chunks of this season is committment and someone to lead by example.For the feel-good factor alone, I''d welcome him back. Even if he''s only an impact player who comes on with 20mins to go to run at players, I''m in. [/quote]what impact will he have if he doesn''t have the pace?[/quote]People forget that Zola was never the fastest of players even in his prime - what got him ahead of players was his ability to change direction and speed quickly and the skill to get past a player which gave him a head start. In my eyes Huckerby has these attributes and also the ability to play-make.Now I rate Hoolahan as well but I identify two problems with Hoolahan - he hasn''t got the searing pace that Huckerby had when he played for us and he isn''t as strong either. However the main issue is when there is no Hoolahan we have no one else of that ilk to call upon. For me it all comes down to how much money we would have to pay Huckerby to play and who departs for pastures new in the summer. As it stands we may be down to only Hoolahan as a wide player come the summer with Patty out of favour and Croft out of contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"][quote user="WeAreYellows49"][quote user="First Wizard"] Trust me.Done deal[Y][/quote]Now young man, dare I ask how you know? [:D][/quote]Trust me Babes, even Archant are running with it now![;)][/quote]I trust you mate, just curiosity gets the better of me and I am snouty and want to know how you found out, ignore me hehehehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mook 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="chicken"]People forget that Zola was never the fastest of players even in his prime - what got him ahead of players was his ability to change direction and speed quickly and the skill to get past a player which gave him a head start. In my eyes Huckerby has these attributes and also the ability to play-make.[/quote]Comparing Huckerby with Zola????? Not the same type of player at all. Zola was an old style "number 10", quick of mind and feet, plus he had the touch of a God. Huckerby was just very, very fast and direct. His game relied on dribbling at speed. He''s not a playmaker at all. Huckerby''s not the type to be playing through balls, or dictating the pace of the game by dropping off and receiving the ball to feet, passing and moving. I''d like to see him back here as an impact player, but to suggest he can change his game? I don''t think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="Mook"][quote user="chicken"]People forget that Zola was never the fastest of players even in his prime - what got him ahead of players was his ability to change direction and speed quickly and the skill to get past a player which gave him a head start. In my eyes Huckerby has these attributes and also the ability to play-make.[/quote]Comparing Huckerby with Zola????? Not the same type of player at all. Zola was an old style "number 10", quick of mind and feet, plus he had the touch of a God. Huckerby was just very, very fast and direct. His game relied on dribbling at speed. He''s not a playmaker at all. Huckerby''s not the type to be playing through balls, or dictating the pace of the game by dropping off and receiving the ball to feet, passing and moving. I''d like to see him back here as an impact player, but to suggest he can change his game? I don''t think so.[/quote]I find it odd that posters on here can accept a 39 year old Dublin, but not a 34 year old Hucks who keeps himself just as fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InLambertWeTrust! 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]I find it odd that posters on here can accept a 39 year old Dublin, but not a 34 year old Hucks who keeps himself just as fit.[/quote][Y] Well said Wiz- as for your rumour god help you if you''re wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,758 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"][quote user="Mook"][quote user="chicken"]People forget that Zola was never the fastest of players even in his prime - what got him ahead of players was his ability to change direction and speed quickly and the skill to get past a player which gave him a head start. In my eyes Huckerby has these attributes and also the ability to play-make.[/quote]Comparing Huckerby with Zola????? Not the same type of player at all. Zola was an old style "number 10", quick of mind and feet, plus he had the touch of a God. Huckerby was just very, very fast and direct. His game relied on dribbling at speed. He''s not a playmaker at all. Huckerby''s not the type to be playing through balls, or dictating the pace of the game by dropping off and receiving the ball to feet, passing and moving. I''d like to see him back here as an impact player, but to suggest he can change his game? I don''t think so.[/quote]I find it odd that posters on here can accept a 39 year old Dublin, but not a 34 year old Hucks who keeps himself just as fit.[/quote]Dublin is a totally differenty type of player though Wiz. Hucks game was based around pace which invariably goes after awhile, Dublin was based around strength. And Dion was not 39 whne we signed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clever Farke 75 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="IBA"][quote user="Houston Canary"]As of now, he still does have what it takes, so why not?[/quote]Because he definitely unbalances a team when playing left midfield. He''s amazing going forward, but I got so fed up watching a (not brilliant) Drury getting exposed again and again on our left flank. The few times we played without Huckerby we seemed to play as a far more cohesive side. IF he could be persuaded to play as an out and out striker without drifting left as he always did, then I''d welcome him back for a season.As a midfielder I doubt he''d still have the pace, and he''s no Sherringham that you could play at the head of a diamondThe old chestnut of dressing room disruption (wages) could also raise its head again which Roeder solved by making a difficult and un popular decision, so I''d be surprised to see him come back for footballing reasins. More likely a misguided attempt at appeasment by the board.[/quote]The money is certainly not an issue for Hucks and he wouldn''t cost us a signing fee so in the current financial situation it is a no brainer. He has always looked after himself and should be able to play at this level for 2 more seasons barring injury. He would walk into most other championship teams wouldn''t he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkstar10990 0 Posted March 22, 2009 NO! YOU CAN''T HAVE HIM! HE''S OURS! =PBut really, if Darren could go back to Norwich and end his career with the club he loves most, then I''d support it. On the other side, I want him to have a great year for my Quakes this season and if that doesn''t happen because he''s thinking about a move back home then I''ll be upset. I don''t believe he''ll ever be able to go back and play for Norwich though to be quite honest...We shall see what happens. I''d want a younger player with great potential more than a 33 year old who was released by the same club a couple years prior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted March 22, 2009 as i said before if you brought him on with 20 minutes to go , he would turn a game on its head . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,925 Posted March 22, 2009 Maybe coming in as the ''veteran striker''... we know he can finish. Wouldn''t bode well for Cureton in my eyes, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houston Canary 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="Orange Crush"]Maybe coming in as the ''veteran striker''... we know he can finish. Wouldn''t bode well for Cureton in my eyes, though...[/quote]I don''t think much of anything bodes well for Cureton these days, OC.Norwich-proud kind of guys is what has taken over management, so I fail to see how bringing Huckerby back would be a problem in the dressing room (unless his unit is way bigger than the other players'', and they shouldn''t be checking each other out that way anyways).On the downside, it would make the loverly ''goodbye'' ceremony obsolete. Can we afford to pay for another one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]Trust me.Done deal[Y][/quote]make it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mook 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]I find it odd that posters on here can accept a 39 year old Dublin, but not a 34 year old Hucks who keeps himself just as fit.[/quote]Well I don''t recall Dublin ever haring down the wing scaring the life out of defenders with his pace. Plus you obviously missed the part of my post where I say "I''d like to see him back here as an impact player", so accepting him ain''t really an issue for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted March 22, 2009 [quote user="Mook"][quote user="First Wizard"]I find it odd that posters on here can accept a 39 year old Dublin, but not a 34 year old Hucks who keeps himself just as fit.[/quote]Well I don''t recall Dublin ever haring down the wing scaring the life out of defenders with his pace. Plus you obviously missed the part of my post where I say "I''d like to see him back here as an impact player", so accepting him ain''t really an issue for me.[/quote]I seem to have wrongly quoted you somehow Mook, sorry my mistake.But I still hold to the age thing, some players can keep their edge despite their age, Hucks is one of those players imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
