Kevan Hurst

Farmer Fossett · May 13, 2015

I have not been to Roots Hall as much as I would have liked this season so am interested in getting the thoughts as to why Kevan Hirst is not in the starting 11. Has his form dropped or has he not adapted to the system we are playing (or combination of both)?

I thought he was pushing both Sean Clohessy and Ryan Leonard for player of the year for 2012-13 and 2013-14 season. According the SUFC website he scored 12 goals last season with the most assists in league 2. I personaly thought he was a player that could play at a far higher level and if he can reproduce the form of last season could still be an asset for us next season (he still has a year left on his contract).

Rattus Norvegicus · May 13, 2015

I think you mean "Kevan Hurst". :unsure:

Jai · May 13, 2015

Hasn't happened for him for one reason or another. Whenever he's had a run in the team he's been struck down by an injury. He still has a big part to play if he can get himself fit over pre-season.

Pubey · May 13, 2015

Whenever I've seen him this season he's lost a good yard or two of pace, and he didn't have much to start with.

As Jai says, he could still be a really good player for us with a decent pre-season.

lombard · May 13, 2015

A hopeless case so far this season.His crossing,which is his strongest point,is poor. He can't beat a player.His injuries have certainly prohibited any advance in team play.

OldBlueLady · May 13, 2015

He's had a couple of injuries and just seems to have taken time to get back after them. I think he's also become a father for the 2nd time but not sure that should have any effect, unless there were concerns surrounding the health of the new baby or his missus.

Jam_Man · May 13, 2015

Never really taking his chances when given so hasnt warranted being in the side.

Shame as he has been a quality player for us at times.

Welly7 · May 13, 2015

Farmer Fossett said:
I have not been to Roots Hall as much as I would have liked this season so am interested in getting the thoughts as to why Kevan Hirst is not in the starting 11. Has his form dropped or has he not adapted to the system we are playing (or combination of both)?

I thought he was pushing both Sean Clohessy and Ryan Leonard for player of the year for 2012-13 and 2013-14 season. According the SUFC website he scored 12 goals last season with the most assists in league 2. I personaly thought he was a player that could play at a far higher level and if he can reproduce the form of last season could still be an asset for us next season (he still has a year left on his contract).

Started ok and was creating chances but there was nobody converting them. He wasn't scoring (or creating) as much and naturally his confidence dropped after a while and has struggled to get going since.