Thoughts on young Alex Hunt

[OwlBiSeeinThi]

I think it was great to see a young lad making such an accomplished contribution today. Yes he got caught a few times in possession but several of those were him being sold short by others in the team. However, he's young, he'll learn quickly how to protect himself in these faster paced games. I thought some of his passes and flicks were delicious and showcased his vision and skill and he will be an asset to the club. Monk needs to stick with him giving him decent game time to build his confidence and repertoire.

The future is looking bright for him.

[Mike Hunt]

Will be a cracking player 

like him a lot 

[damianb1]

He plays with his head up and is constantly looking at what is around him. Both v v good attributes.

[torryowl]

if joey had given the ball away as often he'd be slaughtered but for a young lad on debut he did ok . 

[damianb1]

1 minute ago, torryowl said:

if joey had given the ball away as often he'd be slaughtered but for a young lad on debut he did ok . 

That's because JP offers v little else.

[OwlBiSeeinThi]

1 minute ago, torryowl said:

if joey had given the ball away as often he'd be slaughtered but for a young lad on debut he did ok . 

True. But when JP can play some of the passes Hunt did today he'll get less grief. He has more dimensions to his game already, even taking a yellow for the team.

[Guest wilyfox]

3 minutes ago, torryowl said:

if joey had given the ball away as often he'd be slaughtered but for a young lad on debut he did ok . 

 

Way to kill a positive thread, man. 

[Guest ka58]

Thought he was excellent. Really impressed.

Edited July 11, 2020 by ka58

[torryowl]

Just now, wilyfox said:

 

Way to kill a positive thread, man. 

i said the lad did ok ......

[damianb1]

He did one great thing on Wednesday which many don't seem to have commented on. He was just outside our box, Bannan had the ball and the pass to Hunt was being closed down. He sprinted 10 yards forward to create the angle for Bannan to pass forwards rather than backwards, controlled it, took another touch then hit a great 50+ yard ball to the right winger who won a corner. From defence to attack within about 5 seconds. Quality play.

[ChinaOwl]

I make absolutely no judgement. There are just too many examples in recent history of overhyping young players on a few decent performances only to see them drift into obscurity. I'll just sit back and wish the lad well. Hopefully we've uncovered a gem. only time will decide that.

[Guest HillsboroughOwlNI]

Think he will be a great box to box mf for us, but only after a year or so hard work in the gym. 

[OwlBiSeeinThi]

17 minutes ago, torryowl said:

if joey had given the ball away as often he'd be slaughtered but for a young lad on debut he did ok . 

I'll also say JPs job us to win the ball and give it, not win the ball and give it to the opposition. Creative players like Hunt, will always try things that may not come off. But for every time they lose the ball they generally create three or four more decent attacking chances.

Edited July 11, 2020 by OwlBiSeeinThi

[Inspector Lestrade]

14 minutes ago, wilyfox said:

 

Way to kill a positive thread, man. 

 

Approx five posts into a positive thread someone will chuck in a spanner.

[Hitcat]

He's a lovely little Hunt.

[WalthamOwl]

I love him. Going to go far is Hunt. 

[Inspector Lestrade]

The yellow card didn't help him.  But he did a decent job, he will be feeling all nice and smug this evening, hopefully looking forward to getting picked on Tuesday night.  

[Nero]

TBH he has quite a few issues on basic things like positioning to iron out before he is worthy of a place. 

Great to see his skill level on the ball though though. Hes got a chance.

[WalthamOwl]

Fully deserves to start against Huddersfield 

[2soon]

24 minutes ago, wilyfox said:

 

Way to kill a positive thread, man. 

It's right though