What is the deal with Hughes? He was doing a decent job as a holding midfielder last season, then vanished from 2nd Jan onwards, never to be seen again. He's still under contract but hasn't even played in a friendly as far as I can tell. Is he injured? Is he a trouble-maker? Just seems hard to understand.
It's a pity we have accumulated 3 players that SCP doesn't want to use but can't get rid of (Hughes, Hayes and Clarke). Their wages would probably allow us to stretch to another decent signing.
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Personally I'd be happy to see him in every match.
Type of player you need involved with the youth coaching setup (if he isn't already that is).
he knows that his job is to stick in that holding role and that is exactly what he does.
reason he's important to a team like ours is because we work bloody hard for our results with quality thrown in here & there. the players around him know where he'll be and his presence allows other midfielders in particular to recover their positions. on occasions, he may hold play up for that extra half second just by being where he is or having the ability to move left or right to cover others.
much prefer a proper 'holder' to a midfield pair/trio in the middle taking it in turns to get forward/back.
In terms of talent, not on the same level as many players in this league, but he makes up for it with commitment and team spirit.
Shame he hasn't played more this season as I think we could have been pushing for a play off place.
Anyone who listened to his interview on Charlton Live would be very impressed by his attitude and commitment to the club and Chris Powell.
I seem to recall one of the best spells of results last season came when he was playing behind Hollands in midfield, the latter pushed forward and we won several matches by decent margins. Then he got injured...
The Kish role.
(Ain't that right, Len?)
;o)
I seem to recall one of the best spells of results last season came when he was playing behind Hollands in midfield, the latter pushed forward and we won several matches by decent margins. Then he got injured...</blockquote>
Didn't get injured, he was dropped for Russell against Udders at home last season, after winning the previous five games. Still a good decision by SCP at the time, as Russell was very good in that game, but was replaced at half -time with injury, Hughes came on in his place..
Hughesy was inside joking around with the other players, ruffling their hair and being loud.
It looked a very happy bus.
Also, I noticed as he was substituted he went to the bench and shook the hand of every one of our crew - backroom boys, the lot.
I like him.
Said to be a fantastic character to have in the dressing room.
Keep on keeping on , young Andy !
There are certain players who become part of the 'Fabric of the Club' and in my opinion AH is one of these, a great mentor on and off the pitch to all the academy players and a true gentleman in life, it is a pleasure to see him back on the pitch and I hope he remains part of the club when he eventually decides to hang up his boots...not yet though mr Hughes
Having him (or Russell) in the team last year gave it better balance. Perfect for those battling games where you want to keep it tight and nick a goal...