Libertine Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Hughes Back In The Groove Stephen Hughes was back to his best on the training pitches today after a frustrating spell on the sidelines. The Foxes midfielder has had something of a disjointed season to date after picking up an ankle injury during a pre-season training session. Hughes returned to the fold to face Sheffield Wednesday in September, but it was soon apparent that the former Rangers man had failed to fully recover from the knock and he was back on the treatment table a month later. But after a period os intensive rehabilitation from the club's medical staff it now looks like Hughes' problems are finally behind him. Manager Craig Levein said: "Stephen is looking very good after he received an injection in the problem area earlier in the week. I would say he was probably as good in training on Thursday morning as I have seen him this season. He feels fine and for the first time this season he is pain free in the ankle. "Obviously that is going to ease his mind a little bit and hopefully we will now see him back on the pitch playing at the same consistent level as he was towards the end of last season. "He picked up the ankle problem initially in pre-season and it kept him out for a long time. He got to the stage where he could run and kick the ball, but in certain situations if he really struck through the ball it would cause him quite a sharp pain. "What was happening during games was he wouldn't pass the ball for more than 15 or 20 yards, which obviously restricts some of the decisions that he makes on the field. "He wasn't playing naturally so we had to take him out again and pinpoint exactly where this area was that was causing the problem. He has now had the injection and feels a lot better. "Stephen just wanted to play and he didn't really face up to the fact that he had a major problem that needed to be resolved. But it is done now so hopefully we will see the best of him in the months and weeks to come."
BenFilbert Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Hughesie! Hughesie! Brilliant news! Get him back in team. In the centre with Joey.
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Hughesie! Hughesie! Brilliant news! Get him back in team. In the centre with Joey. What about behind the front 2?
BenFilbert Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 What about behind the front 2? What formation would you play then?
Ric Flair Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Brilliant news, i'm desperate to see Hughes at his best and let's hope by the time Wesolowski si back we can have an inform midfield of Smith, Wesolowski, Hughes and Sylla. Now that would cause a few problems. Shuggie!!!
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 What formation would you play then? Thinking 4 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 Joey Holding, Two mid/Wide men - Sylla/Smith/Wilcox/???, Hughes behind De Vries and Hume
BenFilbert Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Thinking 4 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 Joey Holding, Two mid/Wide men - Sylla/Smith/Wilcox/???, Hughes behind De Vries and Hume I see what you mean. I believe that you can either have 4 1 3 2 or 4 3 1 2. Not 4 1 2 1 2. I don't think that would work. Maybe the normal back 4, Joey, Kisnorbo, Smith in the middle and Hughes behind Hume and de Vries. That would be better i think but i would rather play 4 4 2.
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 I see what you mean. I believe that you can either have 4 1 3 2 or 4 3 1 2. Not 4 1 2 1 2. I don't think that would work. Maybe the normal back 4, Joey, Kisnorbo, Smith in the middle and Hughes behind Hume and de Vries. That would be better i think but i would rather play 4 4 2. Agree there -we need to give someone in the centre of mid the licence to play a bit more advanced, it works in this league - look at the top clubs, Reading do it (cant remember the guys name!), Sheff United give Jakielka? or Montgomery a licence
BenFilbert Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Agree there -we need to give someone in the centre of mid the licence to play a bit more advanced, it works in this league - look at the top clubs, Reading do it (cant remember the guys name!), Sheff United give Jakielka? or Montgomery a licence I think we are turning into a top side. It's just taking a while, which is expected and completely fine. We've sorted the defence. We now need to sort the attack. We probably will but it might unsettle the defence. We need to get a balance between the two and then we can push forward and attack more. Hopefully we'll be ready by the end of the season. Next year could be really, really good.
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 I think we are turning into a top side. It's just taking a while, which is expected and completely fine. We've sorted the defence. We now need to sort the attack. We probably will but it might unsettle the defence. We need to get a balance between the two and then we can push forward and attack more. Hopefully we'll be ready by the end of the season. Next year could be really, really good. I hope so - i think if it does not come toghether by this time next year with the players available - theres trouble!!
BenFilbert Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 I hope so - i think if it does not come toghether by this time next year with the players available - theres trouble!! I absolutely agree but we should give him until then to sort it out. He's doing a very good job i think.
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 I absolutely agree but we should give him until then to sort it out. He's doing a very good job i think. Must admit i was one of those who was on his back a few weeks ago - but have come around since the Burnley game, managers need time but i would think that we need to be in the play-offs at least by end of next season - evryone at the club deserves that!
Steven Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Brilliant news, i'm desperate to see Hughes at his best and let's hope by the time Wesolowski si back we can have an inform midfield of Smith, Wesolowski, Hughes and Sylla. Now that would cause a few problems. Shuggie!!! Couldn't agree more about Hughes and Jimbo in the centre.
Ric Flair Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Agree there -we need to give someone in the centre of mid the licence to play a bit more advanced, it works in this league - look at the top clubs, Reading do it (cant remember the guys name!), Sheff United give Jakielka? or Montgomery a licence We used to give Walsh and Taggart a licence, it was called an 'Off Licence'
Louise Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 "Stephen just wanted to play and he didn't really face up to the fact that he had a major problem that needed to be resolved." Aw, bless him, the silly boy Joey and Hughsey in the middle for me too.
Ric Flair Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Aw, bless him, the silly boy Joey and Hughsey in the middle for me too. Not Jimbo when he gets back from injury?
Louise Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Not Jimbo when he gets back from injury? I don't think he'll become a regular this season, with his injury and inexperience I think he'll be given the same treatment as Stearman, one game in two out.
Ric Flair Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 I don't think he'll become a regular this season, with his injury and inexperience I think he'll be given the same treatment as Stearman, one game in two out. Possibly, although Levein has never really talked about Stearman in the same light as he has with Wesolowski in the summer. I think Weso might be too good to leave out when he plays, especially with the majority of the other midfielders at this club are crap!
BenFilbert Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Possibly, although Levein has never really talked about Stearman in the same light as he has with Wesolowski in the summer. I think Weso might be too good to leave out when he plays, especially with the majority of the other midfielders at this club are crap! Are they?!
cisono Posted 10 November 2005 Posted 10 November 2005 Aw, bless him, the silly boy That's what I thought too
Ric Flair Posted 11 November 2005 Posted 11 November 2005 Are they?! Williams, Kisnorbo and Hamill are crap the majority of the time. Gudjonsson and Sylla are inconsistent although Joey has been alot better this season. So all in all most of our midfielders are crap.
Manwell Pablo Posted 11 November 2005 Posted 11 November 2005 Williams, Kisnorbo and Hamill are crap the majority of the time. Gudjonsson and Sylla are inconsistent although Joey has been alot better this season. So all in all most of our midfielders are crap. I wouldnt say williams is crap I would say he doesnt care.
Ric Flair Posted 11 November 2005 Posted 11 November 2005 I wouldnt say williams is crap I would say he doesnt care. Your right, but when a player doesn't care and puts in crap performances then they are as much use as the actual crap players in your squad aswell. Hence he's crap then.
Manwell Pablo Posted 11 November 2005 Posted 11 November 2005 Your right, but when a player doesn't care and puts in crap performances then they are as much use as the actual crap players in your squad aswell. Hence he's crap then. Well pretty much, Just saying the lad has talent. But yeah hes about as much use as a inflatable dart board.
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