Hamza Choudhury - the new Trevor Hockey?

[darleyblade]

Well, there are similarities in the playing style - tough tackling and get-rid-quick - and even in their appearance, with all that hair and menacing expression. I certainly hope Hamza's as successful for us as Trevor was.

John Harris's famous - though maybe apocryphal - instruction to Hockey was: "Win the ball and give it to Currie." It's not quite the same, but today's equivalent could be: "Win the ball and give it to Hamer."

 

[DifferentClass]

Instead of THE beard he has THE fro.

 

[Jon Bon II]

After one game? Nostradamus lives!

 

[Knackered Blade]

Well, there are similarities in the playing style - tough tackling and get-rid-quick - and even in their appearance, with all that hair and menacing expression. I certainly hope Hamza's as successful for us as Trevor was.

John Harris's famous - though maybe apocryphal - instruction to Hockey was: "Win the ball and give it to Currie." It's not quite the same, but today's equivalent could be: "Win the ball and give it to Hamer."

I have in my mind that it was an instruction to David Bradford, rather than Trevor Hockey. My memory could be playing tricks though.

 

[KOPPO]

theres only one trevor hockey 1970s kop blades legend

 

[Nick Jansky]

I have in my mind that it was an instruction to David Bradford, rather than Trevor Hockey. My memory could be playing tricks though.

David Bradford didn't play under John Harris, but probably received the same instruction from Ken Furphy.

 

[CarlMcBlade]

Well, there are similarities in the playing style - tough tackling and get-rid-quick - and even in their appearance, with all that hair and menacing expression. I certainly hope Hamza's as successful for us as Trevor was.

John Harris's famous - though maybe apocryphal - instruction to Hockey was: "Win the ball and give it to Currie." It's not quite the same, but today's equivalent could be: "Win the ball and give it to Hamer."

Yes, I can see Choudhury getting pissed off with our defence at some point. The pedestrian way they fuck about with it sometimes, will frustrate a pro active midfielder like him. Although with a player of his calibre in the middle it should in theory make their decision’s much easier.

 

[petcharlie]

I do not think Hockey would reach half time in todays football .With all the actors there is today there would be bodies all over the pitch

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

I do not think Hockey would reach half time in todays football .With all the actors there is today there would be bodies all over the pitch

Would make a JLT tackle seem like dinner, a dance and a carriage ride home in the dusky twilight.

 

[Bell4]

David Bradford didn't play under John Harris, but probably received the same instruction from Ken Furphy.

I overheard Ken say this to Dave before the home game with QPR (1-1) . Dave just tapped his nose and nodded .

FACT

 

[DaveBassettsgoneonholiday]

David Bradford didn't play under John Harris, but probably received the same instruction from Ken Furphy.

As I remember he also received quite a few instructions from my Dad but nothing quite as technical.

 

[Aston max]

I do not think Hockey would reach half time in todays football .With all the actors there is today there would be bodies all over the pitch

Him and micky speight

 

[LSF]

Trevor had around 12 months as an integral part of the promotion winning team and subsequent initial success enjoyed back in the first division.
Once he suffered his broken leg and came back after recovery, he was a shadow of his former self.
John Harris ditched him rapidly and went with Keith Eddy in that role
Trevor shone brilliantly during that initial period, using his limited talents to the maximum, but his fall was rapid.

 

[old codger blade]

I have in my mind that it was an instruction to David Bradford, rather than Trevor Hockey. My memory could be playing tricks though.

That's the reason hockey was bought as we had strong tackler in midfield. So Hockey's job was go in hard and then give the ball to Currie. Thats why Harris bought him.

 

[Greystones Blade]

India v Bangla Desh - play tomorrow 25 March. Grrr - even the Indian Express newspaper has him playing for Sheffield Wednesday!

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[Houston_Blade]

India v Bangla Desh - play tomorrow 25 March. Grrr - even the Indian Express newspaper has him playing for Sheffield Wednesday!

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Cue the “I got in a taxi in Chennai once and the driver heard my accent, he immediately asked me if I was a Wendy fan” stories.

 

[Champagneblade]

David Bradford didn't play under John Harris, but probably received the same instruction from Ken Furphy.

You’re stepping dangerously into Silent Blade ’s territory there Nick Jansky !

You’d better watch yourself!

 

[cahill]

Trevor had around 12 months as an integral part of the promotion winning team and subsequent initial success enjoyed back in the first division.
Once he suffered his broken leg and came back after recovery, he was a shadow of his former self.
John Harris ditched him rapidly and went with Keith Eddy in that role
Trevor shone brilliantly during that initial period, using his limited talents to the maximum, but his fall was rapid.

Not sure what date he signed but I saw him score a beauty at St Andrews the first match of our second season in the First Division.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

Trevor was the original beard to be feared.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

India v Bangla Desh - play tomorrow 25 March. Grrr - even the Indian Express newspaper has him playing for Sheffield Wednesday!

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That's a pretty tight turnaround for Friday.
Hope Souza's fit.

 

[iBlade.]

During Hockeys hey days opposing supporters would call him a werewolf and had a song pointing this out. He was the type of player that people would hate but secretly wished he played for them

 

[BarcaBlade]

You’re stepping dangerously into Silent Blade ’s territory there Nick Jansky !

You’d better watch yourself!

I didn't look at the poster. I'd just assumed it was Silent

 

[FriethBlade]

That's a pretty tight turnaround for Friday.
Hope Souza's fit.

Exactly what I was thinking Morgans. 3 days turnaround with a long flight across multiple time zones. Not ideal at all, especially for a friendly.

 

[dingledog]

Exactly what I was thinking Morgans. 3 days turnaround with a long flight across multiple time zones. Not ideal at all, especially for a friendly.

I doubt he will be travelling cattle class, indeed it wouldn't surprise me if it was a private charter. Just speculation, I have no knowledge one way or the other.

 

[Maidenhead]

I have nothing against Choudhury, in fact I was pleased when we signed him, but to compare him with Trevor Hockey is just ludicrous.

 

[Greystones Blade]

India v Bangladesh FT 0-0

Choudhury made a match saving block in 94th minute.

Part report here

India vs Bangladesh Highlights, AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2027: Hamza Choudhury Shines, Chhetri Flops; India Held To 0-0 Draw By Bangladesh | Football News

India vs Bangladesh AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Highlights: Premier League star Hamza Choudhury starred on his international debut for Bangladesh, as India could not score a goal.

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[KOPPO]

good player the gaffr worked with at watford hes really positive signing i hope we get him permanantely hes different type of midfielder hard tackler and hes class hamza,,utb...

 

[SUFCinks]

I really don’t see what he offers apart from tackling. Very limited player. Not a fan at all.

 

[Champagneblade]

I really don’t see what he offers apart from tackling. Very limited player. Not a fan at all.

When we have to take the game to the opposition he’s a waste of a shirt. We saw that away at Derby.

Ok against the better teams where you have less of the ball.

 

[ATL Recs]

good player the gaffr worked with at watford hes really positive signing i hope we get him permanantely hes different type of midfielder hard tackler and hes class hamza,,utb...

Nope not good enough one decent game against Coventry