STEPHEN HUNT - IS HIS TIME UP?

[winchester_royal]

Mirror today says that Wigan are now going after Ledley because Hunt isn't interested in moving there.

Obviously he is holding out for Spurs, and I imagine they'll probably come in for him soon.

[loyalroyal4life]

I'll repeat what just about every person I've spoken to on the subject has said.

Hunt will be gone by Feb.

I will repeat what i have said from the start of the longest transfer saga of the window... HUNT IS OFF TO SPURS!!

[Royal Rother]

As soon as Jay said on another thread that the move to Wigan was "done and dusted" it seemed fair to assume he would go to Spurs.

[Alan Partridge]

As soon as Jay said on another thread that the move to Wigan was "done and dusted" it seemed fair to assume he would go to Spurs.

I still can't see Spurs signing Hunt, saying that I said the same about Bullard going to Hull. Not sure Hunt is a 'spurs' sort of player. They prefer the skill and flair type down there, whereas Hunt well is a tryer.

[loyalroyal4life]

As soon as Jay said on another thread that the move to Wigan was "done and dusted" it seemed fair to assume he would go to Spurs.

I still can't see Spurs signing Hunt, saying that I said the same about Bullard going to Hull. Not sure Hunt is a 'spurs' sort of player. They prefer the skill and flair type down there, whereas Hunt well is a tryer.

even if he only plays for them this season and they stay up, he would be seen as a worthwhile buy

plus dont know how you can come up with that sort of nonesense when spurs are buying back chimbonda

[Royal Rother]

Redknapp will know that Hunt is never going to be the catalyst that carries them into Europe but he badly needs a few whole-hearted triers in that squad.

[Alan Partridge]

As soon as Jay said on another thread that the move to Wigan was "done and dusted" it seemed fair to assume he would go to Spurs.

I still can't see Spurs signing Hunt, saying that I said the same about Bullard going to Hull. Not sure Hunt is a 'spurs' sort of player. They prefer the skill and flair type down there, whereas Hunt well is a tryer.

even if he only plays for them this season and they stay up, he would be seen as a worthwhile buy

plus dont know how you can come up with that sort of nonesense when spurs are buying back chimbonda

Signing a right back is slightly different to signing a left winger in their roles and responsibilites in the team

[Alan Partridge]

Redknapp will know that Hunt is never going to be the catalyst that carries them into Europe but he badly needs a few whole-hearted triers in that squad.

For £5million though? Fair enough if they need a couple of battlers in the ranksbut surely there must be a cheaper option out there somewhere?

We'll see I suppose, no tears from me if he does go i must say!

[loyalroyal4life]

Signing a right back is slightly different to signing a left winger in their roles and responsibilites in the team

Yes i understand that, but am just saying signing a right back who was shit towards end of his 1st stint at spurs, shit during his time at sunderland and then moving back to spurs = you just dont know what redknapp is capable of.

TBH i dont really know of any other left midfielders there are out there (apart from the bargain that is s.downing)

[SpaceCruiser]

Don't see much to lol at there.

Just confirming that Hunt will be signing for Wigan for approx £5m within the next week

Who the f*ck are you to confirm this?

[Woodcote Royal]

Mirror today says that Wigan are now going after Ledley because Hunt isn't interested in moving there.

Obviously he is holding out for Spurs, and I imagine they'll probably come in for him soon.

With nearly two thirds of the Prem still at risk from the drop, if he's really rejected comfortably placed Wigan (and I'm not knocking him if he has) I would suggest that leaves Everton as one of the few club who might still be interested that it would be prudent for him to join.

Whilst I think Tottenham would normally be a good move for Hunty, and they could certainly do with another left sided midfielder, right now the risk of relegation just can't be ignored.

If he's at The Lane by this time next week, I think it will be fair to say that he cares far more about his wallet than playing in the top flight.

If we don't go up, it seems more than likely that Prem clubs will still want him in the summer; meaning that one season in the Championship should be his worst case scenario whereas, who knows what the future might hold if he joins Spurs or most of the other clubs outside of the top eight.

Perhaps it's time to hook up once more with a select band of bench warmers who, back in the summer, were forming an orderly queue outside a certain manager's door

[Alan Partridge]

Mirror today says that Wigan are now going after Ledley because Hunt isn't interested in moving there.

Obviously he is holding out for Spurs, and I imagine they'll probably come in for him soon.

With nearly two thirds of the Prem still at risk from the drop, if he's really rejected comfortably placed Wigan (and I'm not knocking him if he has) I would suggest that leaves Everton as one of the few club who might still be interested that it would be prudent for him to join.

Whilst I think Tottenham would normally be a good move for Hunty, and they could certainly do with another left sided midfielder, right now the risk of relegation just can't be ignored.

If he's at The Lane by this time next week, I think it will be fair to say that he cares far more about his wallet than playing in the top flight.

If we don't go up, it seems more than likely that Prem clubs will still want him in the summer; meaning that one season in the Championship should be his worst case scenario whereas, who knows what the future might hold if he joins Spurs or most of the other clubs outside of the top eight.

Perhaps it's time to hook up once more with a select band of bench warmers who, back in the summer, were forming an orderly queue outside a certain manager's door

The table says you are right about Spurs but personally I think by the end of the season they will be more than safe in midtable somewhere, I really can't see them going down with the players they have. I think Spurs certainly would be a major step up for Hunt and a step he isn't capable of, further than the end of this season, where he would help them survive. But long term, they will want and demand better than stephen Hunt for their left side.

[boy1985]

Spurs already have their own version of Hunt in O'Hara, why would they pay 5mil for a replica? All huff and puff but no consistent quality.

[Woodcote Royal]

Don't get me wrong, AP, I too think Spurs will survive as their too good to go down but, right now they're bottom and it's almost February.

If playing in the top flight is the priority Spurs are the wrong club given their current position, especially with us lying 2nd in the Chamnpionship.

[Woodcote Royal]

Spurs already have their own version of Hunt in O'Hara, why would they pay 5mil for a replica? All huff and puff but no consistent quality.

Go check the stats.

[boy1985]

Spurs already have their own version of Hunt in O'Hara, why would they pay 5mil for a replica? All huff and puff but no consistent quality.

Go check the stats.

To see what exactly? I don't need to check stats after watching him for 3 or so years to know he is not good enough to play for a team that wants to be in Europe

[Alan Partridge]

Don't get me wrong, AP, I too think Spurs will survive as their too good to go down but, right now they're bottom and it's almost February.

If playing in the top flight is the priority Spurs are the wrong club given their current position, especially with us lying 2nd in the Chamnpionship.

Suppose it's the gamble you take. Spurs have signed Cudicini today which is a good signing IMO, I know they are bottom but about 1 win from 12th so as Coppell says it's almost not worth looking at the table at the minute! Tottenham are a good club, still got lots of potential there, it's not a Wigan who imo will peak if they get 7th, Spurs COULD do better than that.

Reading have a great chance of going up, as much to do with the other teams failings as their own play but regardless a superb chance of top 2. Hunt will play here, this season and next he's on a good pay packet and if rumours are right he's been offered an improved deal to stay. It's a gamble that he needs to decide if it's worthwhile, does he chance his arm at a bigger club in Spurs, who have problems at the present minute where he also might not play everyweek, or does he stay in the smaller pond, play every week and try and get another promotion?

As ever with these things, money will play a significant part, if Reading of course actually recieve an offer from Spurs after all the hot air.

[papereyes]

If Hunt has Spurs trying to sign him, he would be rather silly, imo, not to take the money and move on.

[Woodcote Royal]

Spurs already have their own version of Hunt in O'Hara, why would they pay 5mil for a replica? All huff and puff but no consistent quality.

Go check the stats.

To see what exactly? I don't need to check stats after watching him for 3 or so years to know he is not good enough to play for a team that wants to be in Europe

Given that two of those seasons were in the top flight and Tottenham fans still talk about how he ripped them to pieces in at least one fixture, being the best player on the pitch that day and, he has more assists than any other Championship player this season, I would say the need is more than significant.

And, as far as Europe is concerned, not only do Wigan have far more cause to be concerned with this than Tottenham, I think their manager might know a thing or two about what is required in this respect.

Meanwhile, bottom placed Spurs know they have little chance of attracting players currently taking part in the Champions League.

[Woodcote Royal]

Don't get me wrong, AP, I too think Spurs will survive as their too good to go down but, right now they're bottom and it's almost February.

If playing in the top flight is the priority Spurs are the wrong club given their current position, especially with us lying 2nd in the Chamnpionship.

Suppose it's the gamble you take. Spurs have signed Cudicini today which is a good signing IMO, I know they are bottom but about 1 win from 12th so as Coppell says it's almost not worth looking at the table at the minute! Tottenham are a good club, still got lots of potential there, it's not a Wigan who imo will peak if they get 7th, Spurs COULD do better than that.

Reading have a great chance of going up, as much to do with the other teams failings as their own play but regardless a superb chance of top 2. Hunt will play here, this season and next he's on a good pay packet and if rumours are right he's been offered an improved deal to stay. It's a gamble that he needs to decide if it's worthwhile, does he chance his arm at a bigger club in Spurs, who have problems at the present minute where he also might not play everyweek, or does he stay in the smaller pond, play every week and try and get another promotion?

As ever with these things, money will play a significant part, if Reading of course actually recieve an offer from Spurs after all the hot air.

But there is absolutely no need for Hunt to roll the dice at this stage as there is nothing to suggest that his value will have waned by the summer and he could, it seems, have gone to Wigan who are as good as safe.