The David Hunt thread

The David Hunt thread

difford said:
And we are yet to score from one of them. Not making the most of attacking positions and I would rather we didnt use them at all - also means a centre midfielder is out of position once they head it clear.
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I'd rather he mixed them up a bit. Teams are just packing the goalmouth everytime they see him with thte ball in their hands.
 

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Not his fault we haven't won, he's shown what a good, tidy, player he is IMO.

When you have Bean/Hunt/Smith available you need an O'Connor to supplement them. A combination of the 2 out of the 3, without a K.OC, doesn't work IMO.
 

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I wasn't convinced about the signing of David Hunt but he has showed that he more than deserves his place because of his set-plays, throw-ins and overall play. The fact that he would undoubtedly set a serious poser if/when Bean & O'Connor are fit speaks volumes.

As for his free-kicks today, he didnt put one in the top corner but, for example, the keeper spooning one out from low down in the first half would suggest they all weren't too bad.
 

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Has earned himself a contract for next season IMO.
 

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Simon C said:
I'd agree if we were staying where we are but Bean and Kevin are better and we should be looking to improve on them in a higher division
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True but I don't see Hunt as anything more than cover for whoever are the first choices.

Bean will be one and Kevin will hopefully start in midfield next season or leave at the end of the season when his contract expires in which case he will be replaced.
 

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I think he offers a range of passing, free kicks, and throws which can only benefit the side. He has a good attitude and has said that he is happy to be at GP and will play wherever AS wants him to. How to accomodate him with Bean and O'C in midfield is down to AS. I don't think our recent run of results is down to him, he has helped to stabilize the side with all the key men that we have missing and we could easily have lost some of the recent games without him.
 

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I think Hunt has proved to be a very good back up player with the attitude to match. He has stepped up and filled gaps without too much disruption and has chipped in with a couple of good performances and important goals.

Personally I think he would be handy to have as cover next season and shouldn't be too pricey!
 

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The question is, would Bean, Kev, Smith and Hunt be a strong enough set of central midfielders for league 1? I don't know if we could afford another midfielder on top of these, especially given we need major work down the right, and to get Hamer and Bennett on the books for good.
I wouldn't be surprised to see see those 4 all contracted for next season - one less headache, could probably do the job, and saves transfer funds etc for the positions that will be most in need.
 

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brentfordbeehive said:
Disagree with that.
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I am just a stoopid mascot (well soon), buy how anybody can say that would not give Hunt a contract for next season is beyond my comprehension.

I think Hunt is a key player now and I wouldn`t drop him or Bean for O`connor.
 

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I thought he had his best 45 minutes in a Brentford shirt in the second half on Saturday, and had a pretty good first 45.

He seemed to be playing a little deeper than Bean more in the role O'Connor played in our surge to the top.

As such we saw a better Bean and a better performance. I like O'Connor as a player but Hunt was so good in that role that if he can do the same for the next few weeks and allow Bean to play he may secure not only a contract for next season but perhaps a starting place in League One too.

Lots of talk about next season's midfield - with O'Connor and Smith out of contract and one apparantly on high wages and the other very injury prone it's possible both might leave.
 

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Agreed. The other players look to him for leadership too. I see him as a potential captain.
 

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West Ealing Bee said:
Lots of talk about next season's midfield - with O'Connor and Smith out of contract and one apparantly on high wages and the other very injury prone it's possible both might leave.
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I think they will and I think Hunt SHOULD be offered an extension. His quality alone from set pieces could get you 10 goals a season which could be vital next year. On top of that he can play and compete.

I know releasing Smith and O'Connor would be harsh but AS won't wanna stand still next season and surely will be looking to improve on what we already have.
 

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markbfc said:
Agreed. The other players look to him for leadership too. I see him as a potential captain.
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If he'd stepped forward for Saturday's penalty then maybe. His recent performances have swayed me from viewing him as a useful fill in to a potential for next year. Bean is a certainty and Kevin is good enough as well so I see it as between Smith and Hunt, I can't see both staying but some continuity from this team will be important.
 

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i dont think we can let smith go next season unless it medical reasons he is a far more creative than the others which at times we have needed this season and will need more next season as league more of a footballing divison but also think if we can keep 4 then the 4 we have now are will do the business in league 1 and all have something different to offer
 

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Can understand the concern about Smith's injury problems but his performance against Exeter reminded me of what a class player he truly is - competitive, skilful, constantly available to receive the ball, probably our best passer of the ball - and with only 60 minutes of football under his belt this season before that game, he gave everything for the cause!

I truly hope he is fit enough to keep as the 4 central midfielders we have would make an effective group with plenty of competition for places.
 

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Fantastic signing at the right time and supposedly not good enough for a fellow League 2 side. AS done a great job securing him for the final push.

He was probably my MOM yesterday.

His signing was another great piece of business by AS.
 

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good piece on him on ssn just now, looking for back to back promotions!
 

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Certainly had one of his better games yesterday.

A very good squad player at least
 

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Superb free kick again yesterday, lots of rubbish throws but the fact they are rubbish isn't his fault but a brilliant performance again.:sorted:
 

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I think he deserves another year. He may not play every week, but as far as i'm concerned he's done enough and shown enough spirit to play for us to be worthy of a contract :sorted:

and a good interview on SSN!
 

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Ace Face said:
Fantastic signing at the right time and supposedly not good enough for a fellow League 2 side. AS done a great job securing him for the final push.

He was probably my MOM yesterday.

His signing was another great piece of business by AS.
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Absolutely agree, a great signing & the timing was spot on. He has fitted into the team extremely well. God knows what would have happened without him in KOC's absence.
 

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Top guy came in and fitted into the team very quickly definately worth a contract next year!:sorted:

How much is the video on his camera worth of the celebrations in the changing rooms got to be converted to DVD and sort at a fiver a pop?:fishing:
 

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I heard he signed a two year deal on wednesday ;):sorted:
 

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I would query two years. Why not give him a 1 year contract and if he plays enough games that will guarantee him an additional year.
 

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fallacy said:
I would query two years. Why not give him a 1 year contract and if he plays enough games that will guarantee him an additional year.
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Maybe it was two years or nothing...

Great news if that article is to believed. Great free kick and corner taker. Good news about the extra training too. :sorted: :sorted:
 

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abee said:
I should change your informant.
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It was from a family friend of David's who has been attending Bees games with Hunt's parents.
He approached me yesterday and said he'd signed for two years and was delighted with the offer. Maybe it was from Wycombe:fishing:
 

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lanceybaby said:
It was from a family friend of David's who has been attending Bees games with Hunt's parents.
He approached me yesterday and said he'd signed for two years and was delighted with the offer. Maybe it was from Wycombe:fishing:
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Well you can believe the family friend or you can believe me. Negotiations have been going on for a while and a mutual agreement reached yesterday but that is not the same as signing. When the contract is signed it'll be on the official website. As an illustration the club reached agreement with Kevin O'Connor last week but the contract was not signed until Wednesday when Kevin came into Griffin Park.
 

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abee said:
Well you can believe the family friend or you can believe me. Negotiations have been going on for a while and a mutual agreement reached yesterday but that is not the same as signing. When the contract is signed it'll be on the official website. As an illustration the club reached agreement with Kevin O'Connor last week but the contract was not signed until Wednesday when Kevin came into Griffin Park.
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My wife`s 2nd cousins therapist knows your wifes therapist and she told my wife`s 2nd cousins brother that you are a Fulham fan with a QPR tatoo.:fishing:
 

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Ace Face said:
My wife`s 2nd cousins therapist knows your wifes therapist and she told my wife`s 2nd cousins brother that you are a Fulham fan with a QPR tatoo.:fishing:
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:mad1::mad1:

My answering machine has left a message for your answering machine advising that my lawyers answering machine will be in touch with your lawyers answering machine regarding this gross libel.
 

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Ace Face said:
My wife`s 2nd cousins therapist knows your wifes therapist and she told my wife`s 2nd cousins brother that you are a Fulham fan with a QPR tatoo.:fishing:
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abee said:
:mad1::mad1:

My answering machine has left a message for your answering machine advising that my lawyers answering machine will be in touch with your lawyers answering machine regarding this gross libel.
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Naughty Ace. Everybody knows it. Abee is a QPR fan with a Fulham tattoo:wave::D
 

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Regardless of the mutual agreement/signing distinction, I just wanted to say that I am glad that Hunt might well sign soon.
 
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