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The problem with this idea that Hunt is some sort of an undiscovered creative genius, is the rather thin evidence to show it is true. He started well during his initial loan with us (at the time that McAtee and Bapaga were also causing problems for the opposition defence, I seem to think), but even by the end of that spell, he'd become pretty ineffective, to my view. He then, of course, went to Oldham and it obviously didn't work out great there.

Since signing for us permanently, he hasn't nailed down a place in the team and, I'd argue, hasn't deserved to. The idea that he needs to be playing further forward to be most effective may have some truth in it, but the problem is that he gives away possession sloppily too much and this doesn't seem likely to change whether he's further forward or deeper.

He's pretty diminutive so needs to look after the ball better than he has been doing in most of his performances so far. 23 years old now, so hardly a kid. I don't blame Hurst for not picking him because I've seen little to indicate he deserves it.

Truth be told, I'd say that Khouri is more unfortunate not to get a chance as he put in a few tenacious performances towards the end of last season, but I'm sure there must be some reason why he isn't getting a look-in. You'd think he'd go out on loan somewhere if he's not in Hurst's current plans, but perhaps he's holding him back in case of injury to Conteh?

I can only presume Khouri is injured, having not featured in the last 3 match day squads, one of which featured a seventeen-year-old Cameron Gardner.

He does appear to have fallen down the pecking order a bit though and I do agree that he probably deserves a bit more of a role to play.

Perhaps that's the case with regards Conteh, but I'd have thought with Andrews coming in and once Green is back we're hardly in a position to worry about not having enough midfielders.  Seven at my count (Conteh, Clifton, Holohan, Khouri, Andrews, Hunt and Green) plus Ainley who I think can either wide or at the top of the midfield.

I’m a massive believer that you should play your most talented players and I believe Alex Hunt is one of our most talented players. If Hurst and Doig don’t give him a run in the team then his confidence is bound to be shot. Maybe his bridge is burnt but he’s still our player for the thick end of two more seasons.

Quoted from diehardmariner

I can only presume Khouri is injured, having not featured in the last 3 match day squads, one of which featured a seventeen-year-old Cameron Gardner.

He does appear to have fallen down the pecking order a bit though and I do agree that he probably deserves a bit more of a role to play.

Perhaps that's the case with regards Conteh, but I'd have thought with Andrews coming in and once Green is back we're hardly in a position to worry about not having enough midfielders.  Seven at my count (Conteh, Clifton, Holohan, Khouri, Andrews, Hunt and Green) plus Ainley who I think can either wide or at the top of the midfield.

I forget we had Green. How long will he be out for. It might be nice to take pressure off Conteh, or have the option to push him into a more advanced role at times.

I personally don't think Hunt is going to work. After that season alongside Fox, he just doesn't seem to be stepping up and I don't think he has Hurst's confidence. I would love to be proven wrong of course, but the longer this goes on, the less time on the contract left. I half expect Khouri to leapfrog him. I think Andrews is already ahead of both.

Quoted from MuddyWaters

I’m a massive believer that you should play your most talented players and I believe Alex Hunt is one of our most talented players. If Hurst and Doig don’t give him a run in the team then his confidence is bound to be shot. Maybe his bridge is burnt but he’s still our player for the thick end of two more seasons.

I Just don't understand d what you are basing this on? bar 2/3 months of his original loan spell he has been completely anonymous. I think the writings been on the wall for him for a while now, since the away game against Carlisle when he gave the ball away and it led to a goal and was generally very poor.

For those wondering what's happened to Khouri; he's injured. PH said so after the game.

Quoted from ginnywings

For those wondering what's happened to Khouri; he's injured. PH said so after the game.

Thanks for the update. Do you have a link for the post match stuff?

Quoted from AncientExiledMariner

Thanks for the update. Do you have a link for the post match stuff?

I'm out walking and don't know how to do them on my phone, but there is one on the GTFC channel on YouTube, and one somewhere on Humberside sport

Quoted from Hagrid

I Just don't understand d what you are basing this on? bar 2/3 months of his original loan spell he has been completely anonymous. I think the writings been on the wall for him for a while now, since the away game against Carlisle when he gave the ball away and it led to a goal and was generally very poor.

Thanks for making my point. Every time he makes a mistake he gets dropped. There are several other players who appear bombproof in this regard, Harry being one.

Not seen or heard anything since, but seem to recall when Green was initially ruled out a six-week timeframe was mentioned, we're there or thereabouts now.