Quote Originally Posted by Shadrack the Red View Post
Personally Jules it is about peoples opinions and usually when someone wants someone to return it is usually because that individual has done well for us in the past , you are obviously referring to Hourihane , whilst I do not usually want players to come back but in his case I would love him to return , his experience at international level , premier league & championship would be invaluable & the lad played in 47 league games last season and captained his team to promotion , what is not to like .
I wouldn’t be averse to him coming back…. No axe to grind with Hourihane coming back, I was pleased for him when he went, deserved a chance made a cracking life for himself and his family and played in the top league. Some of the others mentioned, and the fervour attached to past players and managers returning is something I struggle to understand.
Hammil was a revelation upon returning, Clarke, Wilson not so much.
I can’t think of many other players/managers going back 50 years to be fair who have returned and succeeded.