Ian Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I've said this for the last 3 years and the last 3 games have just re inforced this Westwood may or may not be one of our best players and his experience no doubt helps our defence but for me our increased defensive displays on his return are more down to the return of Hutchinson Because whilst Westwood may be one of our better players, a fit and available Sam Hutchinson is the best player in the league.....not just one of our better players but someone who would walk in to any championship team and most Premiership teams...in fact he'd still be playing for Chelsea were it not for his injuries we know he won't play 46 games a season but we should savour every game he does play because he is a class act 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 He adds the bite, the spirit, the quintessential English midfield heartbeat to a team. We have missed him. We should sign his twin up too IMO if Bruce can handle his personality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 There aren't many that didn't think Hutch should be in the team other than Jos. Bizarre he was overlooked for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owly Mowly Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 He gives us that tough spine in the middle that puts doubt in the oppositions minds - he can hurt them, and they know it! He is also always available to receive the ball - just watch his movement to make an easy pass possible for his team mates. Add to that his personality on the pitch and will to win - he is a must in the first 11 when fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatter Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Ian said: I've said this for the last 3 years and the last 3 games have just re inforced this Westwood may or may not be one of our best players and his experience no doubt helps our defence but for me our increased defensive displays on his return are more down to the return of Hutchinson Because whilst Westwood may be one of our better players, a fit and available Sam Hutchinson is the best player in the league.....not just one of our better players but someone who would walk in to any championship team and most Premiership teams...in fact he'd still be playing for Chelsea were it not for his injuries we know he won't play 46 games a season but we should savour every game he does play because he is a class act Absolutely agree, a leader on the pitch who understands the defensive midfield role perfectly. Hopefully that frozen period will temper the aggression in his game without removing that bit of devilment that makes him what he is as a player.. Yes he will have periods when he can’t play but needs to be in the team when he can play. Think we would have 3 points today if he could have lasted 96 minutes. Just couldn’t imagine Hutch turning the ball into his own net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Quite clear he would have England caps if it wasn’t for his injury problems. But some said he was rightly left out. Has to play when available, particularly when we were struggling. Crazy from Jos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gob_Bluth Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Hutch is my favourite player to play for us since the days of Hirst, Waddle et al. I was gutted when Jos didn't play him and it looked like he'd be leaving, I hope he's here until he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatzooma Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 40 minutes ago, Lord Snooty said: He adds the bite, the spirit, the quintessential English midfield heartbeat to a team. We have missed him. We should sign his twin up too IMO if Bruce can handle his personality. Manager in the making and someone we need to keep At Hillsborough...once it was Semedo but now it’s Sam H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobbinTheDonkey Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 What Hutch has over Joey, which Joey can learn from is the awareness of what is happening on the pitch. Know when to go with the man or know when to mark the space. When he gets frustrated, that is the moment when he decides to go into the space and make a mark on the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Fantastic talent. I was thinking, dangerous I know, but that long spell on the sidelines whilst fit might be the best thing that happened to him for a long time. There is a difference between being fit but training and playing, and giving your body a long rest. It might help prolong his current run in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 He's an unbelievable player when he's fully fit, delighted Bullen's brought him back in to the mix. Jos, what were you thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevOwl Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Ian said: I've said this for the last 3 years and the last 3 games have just re inforced this Westwood may or may not be one of our best players and his experience no doubt helps our defence but for me our increased defensive displays on his return are more down to the return of Hutchinson Because whilst Westwood may be one of our better players, a fit and available Sam Hutchinson is the best player in the league.....not just one of our better players but someone who would walk in to any championship team and most Premiership teams...in fact he'd still be playing for Chelsea were it not for his injuries we know he won't play 46 games a season but we should savour every game he does play because he is a class act 100% best player in the league on his day when fully fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls maniac Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 He is absolutely brilliant. The bit of bite we have been badly lacking. Utterly unreal that Jos would alienate a player of his quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 If it wasnt for his injury problems , he would be a premier league regular . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat Owl Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Big part of a reinvigorated spine of the team in recent games. Westwood has improved the last third. The cool Hector the back line and Hutch down the middle. Looking forward to Fletcher and Winnall giving us some proper teeth up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Hector Lees Hutchinson That's a fantastic defensive base for the spine of any side at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Blatter said: Absolutely agree, a leader on the pitch who understands the defensive midfield role perfectly. Hopefully that frozen period will temper the aggression in his game without removing that bit of devilment that makes him what he is as a player.. Yes he will have periods when he can’t play but needs to be in the team when he can play. Think we would have 3 points today if he could have lasted 96 minutes. Just couldn’t imagine Hutch turning the ball into his own net. I've seen him do it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Love Hutch. What a brilliant defensive midfield player. We just look a miles better team with him in it. Overall I think our team is soft - Hutch just gives us something which makes us difficult to beat. Great player, great leader, great character! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpowl Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 All successful teams have that hard man in midfield mam Utd - Keane, arsenal - viera etc. with out Sam Hutchinson we simply don’t knit as a team he brakes loads up, starts attacks gives reassurances to the defence and allows our forward players to be more attacking and take more risks that and the way he plays with all heart and passion must raise everyone’s game by 10-15% imagine what he’s like in that changing room with bet he’s like a crazed bull he’s got the ultimate winning attitude I too hope Hutchinson retires with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbelly Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 He’s our Paul McGrath, or our Ledley King. Injury ravaged but worth all the hassle because when he plays he’s so important to the team. Sam should be first choice when available, absolutely no question. Steve Bruce’s most important job is to find an understudy for Hutch who can step in when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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