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by akranes » 26 Mar 2013 20:34

Somewhat of a shout out for him....

I was critical of him a while back - and was unimpressed at times this season (no more so than any other player), but including his recent Wales performances in particular he has REALLY impressed. Think he should be a starter, incredible finishing, pace and strength.

Really recommend watching the Wales match right now, even though he picked up a yellow card (unfairly), he has played amazingly so far - linked up with Bale perfectly, shown great vision and great determination against a strong Croatia team. Gunter also impressing (less so) and given Adkins comments on full backs I fully expect Gunter in or around the first team.

Basically, HRK, you absolute beast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBpY_X3GQSA vs. United.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_zVxllW6xE vs. Scotland.
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Re: HRK

by UpThePrem » 26 Mar 2013 20:37

Agree, the pass to Bale was brilliant. A shame Bale missed a viryual sitter.

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by Wipped » 26 Mar 2013 20:43

I wouldn't mind seeing him play just behind the striker. And yes, he has certainly beefed up too. He'd cause defences a lot of problems playing just off the strikers shoulder.

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by 2.8 lita injection » 26 Mar 2013 20:49

Certainly one of better players this season and is improving at a rate of knots.

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by Mr Optimist » 26 Mar 2013 20:50

Wipped I wouldn't mind seeing him play just behind the striker. And yes, he has certainly beefed up too. He'd cause defences a lot of problems playing just off the strikers shoulder.


Haven't been a big fan in the past but I am happy to be proved wrong by a localish youngster who has come through the ranks. The beefing up is the thing that is most noticeable this season, he is a lot stronger on the ball and is also showing a lot more composure on the ball. Definitely more to come!

I went to Old Trafford with a United fan mate for our recent game and my mate, when he saw HRK, commented that he looks like an absolute horse, referring to his build.


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by RockheadRumple » 26 Mar 2013 20:50

I'd like to see him play as a striker, not even just behind. Has all the attributes.

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by Wipped » 26 Mar 2013 21:04

RockheadRumple I'd like to see him play as a striker, not even just behind. Has all the attributes.


He does, and he's said before he'd like a run in the side in that position. That could be Pog's replacement next season if we want someone big and strong up front.

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Re: HRK

by SydenhamRoyal » 26 Mar 2013 21:04

akranes Somewhat of a shout out for him....

I was critical of him a while back - and was unimpressed at times this season (no more so than any other player), but including his recent Wales performances in particular he has REALLY impressed. Think he should be a starter, incredible finishing, pace and strength.

Really recommend watching the Wales match right now, even though he picked up a yellow card (unfairly), he has played amazingly so far - linked up with Bale perfectly, shown great vision and great determination against a strong Croatia team. Gunter also impressing (less so) and given Adkins comments on full backs I fully expect Gunter in or around the first team.

Basically, HRK, you absolute beast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBpY_X3GQSA vs. United.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_zVxllW6xE vs. Scotland.


i remember his finishing v a villa :(

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Re: HRK

by akranes » 26 Mar 2013 21:16

Just subbed, a more than respectable 60 minutes.... only out shadowed by an 19 y/o believe it or not. Jonathan Williams, looks a decent prospect.

And yes... his finishing may not be consistent.... but he's better than McAnuff :D


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Re: HRK

by The Royal » 26 Mar 2013 22:10

Shame he is only one footed

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Re: HRK

by Big Ern » 27 Mar 2013 02:20

I have a feeling Hal Robson Kanu will be a very important player for us next season.

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by Spirit of Elm Park » 27 Mar 2013 03:14

I have a feeling he still has something to offer this......Can't believe Adkins wasn't watching HRK while on his sunbed tonight. Fancy him to be the man to get us some goals.

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Re: HRK

by melonhead » 27 Mar 2013 10:25

akranes Just subbed, a more than respectable 60 minutes.... only out shadowed by an 19 y/o believe it or not. Jonathan Williams, looks a decent prospect.

And yes... his finishing may not be consistent.... but he's better than McAnuff :D


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Re: HRK

by Colin Cheeselog » 27 Mar 2013 10:45

akranes Think he should be a starter, incredible finishing, pace and strength.


Agree that he's improved and looks promising, but "incredible finishing" when he's missed several decent chances over the last few games is just wrong.

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Re: HRK

by melonhead » 27 Mar 2013 10:49

good player, got everything

But- he is still very inconsistent, and blows hot and cold between games and within games. also doesnt work half as hard as mcanuff at defending and filling in where he is required to.

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Re: HRK

by Rollerbob » 27 Mar 2013 10:53

Yeah - I'm pleased with how he's improving, and think in a few seasons, he'll be a great player for us.

Not sure I've seen any evidence that he can last the full 90 mins though. Seems he runs out of steam towards the final third of games.

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Re: HRK

by AJ_urz9 » 27 Mar 2013 10:57

melonhead good player, got everything

But- he is still very inconsistent, and blows hot and cold between games and within games. also doesnt work half as hard as mcanuff at defending and filling in where he is required to.

Except you have basically just described Mccanuff in your "but-" statement. Jobi is 100% more inconsistent than HRK. HRK has made some really important contributions to the team this season and has had more than 3 good games all season... Mccanuff on the other hand...

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Re: HRK

by melonhead » 27 Mar 2013 10:58

no. he isnt.
mcanuff is our most/only consistent player all season.



if you cant see that youre a bum face
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Re: HRK

by ZacNaloen » 27 Mar 2013 10:59

tbf Mcanuff spent his career being inconsistent until coming here, seems we've got the best out of him.

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Re: HRK

by jumpers for goalposts » 27 Mar 2013 11:31

He has looked good lately. Hopefully we now have a manager who will put a left footed winger on the left flank................

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