eye666 Posted 26 April 2014 Posted 26 April 2014 Thought he did well today. He's been a bit maligned on here at times, but play like he did today (granted against a fairly poor Udders), I can see him doing a job in a midfield 3 next season even if it's off the bench. Discuss...
Stadt Posted 26 April 2014 Posted 26 April 2014 Nah he's improved recently but he's far too slow for the prem and he commits way too many fouls
Tuna Posted 26 April 2014 Posted 26 April 2014 Not good enough for the Premier League. Southampton ditched him the moment promotion was secured, and he had skippered them to 2 promotions in a year.
Hirsty The Blue 94 Posted 26 April 2014 Posted 26 April 2014 Definitely got a role to play next year, even if it is just to do the type of job he has done this. Pearson always speaks about him as a strong character too, will be good to have around if things aren't going too well next season.
LAprice_ Posted 26 April 2014 Posted 26 April 2014 Deserves a chance. Just like everyone else. We need to think about it more in terms of 'the squad' and as a member of a 25 man squad I think he is a must-keep. He won't start many games but that's not the point. The biggest difference between us this year and last year is the added experience. I for one would not like to get rid of that experience. Same can be said of the other over 30's, Konch, GTF, Wasyl, Dyer... But without sounding hypocritical, I think Kevin Phillips has had his day.
Captain... Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Not going to be slitting my wrists if he is part of our 25 man squad, reliable, experienced, solid, but is currently 4th in the Centre Mid pecking order and I expect NP to strengthen that area in the summer.
LCFC31 Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 I would hope he will be kept next season. He's not the most exciting player, but he does a very important when he comes off bench or starts. As other people have said, his added experience could also be the difference between survival and relegation.
weller54 Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 He was signed to help get us promoted.. Job done.. Can see him playing a similar role for the likes of Ipswich next season...
Simmo86 Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Don't know what people expect of him tbf. His job has pretty much been to come on and see the game out when we are winning. Can't really remember us conceding when he has come on. Was excellent yesterday and very unlucky not to score.
Buzzell Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 He could be used next season but deffinately not to start. He could be used if we're winning and need to shut up shop. If he is still here next season I don't expect him to get too much game time. Pearson will more than likely replace him.
Loggy88 Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Keep him and let him do the the job he does in keeping it tidy and steady to see out winning positions.
Stan Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Don't know what people expect of him tbf. His job has pretty much been to come on and see the game out when we are winning. Can't really remember us conceding when he has come on. Was excellent yesterday and very unlucky not to score. Unless any bright spark has some statistics to refute this, then Hammond has done his job. He was excellent yesterday.
Guest Col city fan Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Hammond has consistently been an under-rated player for City. He does what he does best (mops up from sitting deep) with no fuss. There's been pretty much a GTF love-in since he joined the club, whilst Hammond goes off the radar. I rate him personally.
Bryn Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Not good enough for the Premier League. His job is done.
katieakita Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Nigel always makes a big thing about the whole set up being vital. We haven't a clue what goes on behind the scenes and at the training ground. This season shows everyone has bought into what has been one of our best seasons ever. There were plenty on here calling for Pearson's head this time last year and when he strengthened the squad by bring in a Southampton reject, someone over weight who failed a trail at Millwall, and a old Polish clogger released from Anderlecht many on here thought and posted their fears. Pretty sure their is plenty that goes on prior to 90 mins on a Sat, so for me if Nigel thinks he can still do a job for the club who am i to argue.
dog_4 Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 The game was played at his pace yesterday! which is slow!
MGLCFC Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Has a role to play in a three man midfield and has done this extremely well v QPR and Huddersfield. Not sure he has the same impact in a two man midfield. I do like the way he organises the team and is very vocal when playing. I think Nige will keep hold of him, but will only play occasionally, mainly as a sub.
kingfox Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 I think we will have to play three in midfield the majority of the time in the Premier League. I think we will keep Hammond, as when the going gets tough in some games, he might come in handy defensively. I can see Pearson signing another central midfielder, but rotating Hammond & King in the match day squad. Can see Hammond getting the nod when we will need to set up more defensively, and I can see King getting the nod in most home games, especially against the lower sides, as they will be there to be attacked at, a more attacking approach with Andy King of course being more of an attacking option to come off the bench.
Guest Col city fan Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Not good enough for the Premier League. His job is done. Would you say GTF is good enough for the Prem, but not Hammond?
Stadt Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 We can and most probably will get a better and more mobile player to do Hammond's job.
thebluefox Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 thought he played well yesterday as the anchor of a three man midfield. Not all premier league players need to be quick, especially that position, if you read the game well enough to be in the right area.
MattGamble92 Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 He's not done a lot bad since being here but he's not done much good either Can't see why having a decent championship quality midfielder will help us in the Premier League
bellind Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 I think we will have to play three in midfield the majority of the time in the Premier League. I think we will keep Hammond, as when the going gets tough in some games, he might come in handy defensively. I can see Pearson signing another central midfielder, but rotating Hammond & King in the match day squad. Can see Hammond getting the nod when we will need to set up more defensively, and I can see King getting the nod in most home games, especially against the lower sides, as they will be there to be attacked at, a more attacking approach with Andy King of course being more of an attacking option to come off the bench. King, will not be strong enough for the Premiership.
steveherbe Posted 27 April 2014 Posted 27 April 2014 Unless any bright spark has some statistics to refute this, then Hammond has done his job. He was excellent yesterday. Wasnt he playing at Reading when we conceeded? Was his fault I think. NOT.
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