Breaking News Shaun Hobson joins Oldham

[Evening Echo]

SHAUN Hobson has left Southend United to join Oldham Athletic.

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[Harry Bullocks]

Not bothered about losing Hobson, was never a huge fan. It bothers me though that we can’t recruit anyone to replace him and that the most annoying part in all this

Are you Shrimpet Steve in disguise

 

[OldBlueLady]

I wasn't a massive fan of Hobson's but this season he has been immense for us.

 

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Hobson’s choice

 

[Evening Echo]

SHAUN Hobson says his departure from Southend United is nothing to do with the club’s financial issues.

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[Blues4LifeDan]

Just imagine being an Oldham fan and you see the news today of this signing. A CB whom was part of one of the best defenses in the league. Then look at his age and the fact he got into the team of the year. You'd be absolutely buzzing! Let's face it, there were many that were excited when we signed Lomas because he got in the team of the season in the league below. The signing of Hobson is huge for Oldham.

I actually think this is a better move for Hobson than the proposed move to Accrington. Oldham have aspirations and are a big club in the lower leagues. He is young enough to do another season in the NL with the hope of promotion this year. Oldham would be better equipped than Accrington going forward.

He gave his all for us and scored some brilliant goals too (FGR's away and Scunny away!). Good luck to him.

 

[pete boss]

more will move on if we dont sort this mess out asap,, shaun was ok! nothing special in MY opinion.... cant expect toooo much in the NL....we have NL players... up the blues!

 

[Joolz]

Not surprised he has left but surprised he hasn’t gone up a level.

Unfortunately we now have the prospect of the moronic element of our fan base booing him when we play them next - totally unwarranted as has been a decent servant of the club and by all accounts it a decent and humble guy.

 

[Ricey]

****ing Oldham!

He’s better than that, I suppose he’s gone to a bigger club than what was on offer in the league above.

Always knew he was off but Oldham! He’s better than the National League.

 

[shrimperjon]

Not bothered about losing Hobson? Check your head . Only in team of the season mate don’t worry about it

Which team of the season.? Look it’s about opinions. I liked him but found him inconsistent at times. Sure there are players you don’t like that others do. I hope he does well but the fact that he has gone to another NL and the likes of Kensdale is being looked at by Ipswich is telling for me

 

[shrimperjon]

One of the best centre backs in the league and a key part of our squad. We’d miss him even if we could replace him.

I’m not saying he isn’t good but one of the best in the league is a long shot. Kensdake is better as a starting point.

 

[shrimperjon]

I usually agree with you a lot of the time Jon but not on this occasion. Hobson is one of the best defenders in this division, losing him to a team who’ll be up there with us (you’d hope) is a bitter pill to swallow.

I think my frustration isn’t so much losing him,I don’t like losing any players but we all knew he’d be off. The bigger frustration is we can’t replace him. If we lose Kensdake then we will be in trouble. But Kev and co have known about Hobson since last season so sure they have replacements lined up…. As and when We can

 

[shrimperjon]

Not bothered?! Are you feeling okay?

More annoyed that we can’t replace him than actually losing him. I do get what people are saying and he was good for us but also threw in some shockers as well. Guess that why he is at this level.

 

[The Blue Stig]

It's a shame to loose what I'm sure has become a decent voice n has some feel for the club type player after all he has been through with us but I've had a live hate relationship with him since the beginning. It's a shame to loose a main stay but u can't knock him for his choices he has been a good professional for us an his career is on a upward trajectory whereas for us we are in a period of insecurity again.

 

[shrimperjon]

Hahahaha one of THE BEST centre half’s in the league by a mile.

So how many of the top 5 from last season would he get into. Ive not said anywhere that he isn’t a good player, he certainly is and stuck with us through tough times. He deserves his move if that is what he wanted. But he is replaceable and I sure Kev and co have players lined up. Kensdale and lomas have both come in under this regime so it’s not like they aren’t out there. I wish Hobson all the best and thank him for his service just not sure why everyone is so upset about him leaving when he has wanted out since last season. For the record I’m also glad that his goal against Scunny was one of his last contributions we will all remember. I was there and it was brilliant

 

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Oh god no

 

[LeedsSUFC]

Gutted to lose him. Hope Oldham pair him with fast and able centre backs, rather than players who are slow (like Coulson etc).

Oldham will be up for promotion pushing next season I think.

 

[BarryBlue52]

If we had to lose a player of his quality then you'd hope it would be to the EFL instead of a competitor at the same level, so that stings a bit. Good to see a previously troubled club in Oldham firmly back on their feet to an upwards trajectory, mind. Gives hope...

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Weve lost a very good player.Granted Lopata was better but we simply can't afford to lose players like these.

It rather looks like the exodus has started.

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Hope we have some decent replacements lined up!
When will the cut off point be, when we can’t field a team ?