Hock's biggest problem is despite all the protestations to the contrary I don't think he has separated himself from the friends/hangers on/bad influences (delete as appropriate) that were blamed for his drugs ban in the first place.

Certainly didn't seem to be free from his 'crew' when I saw him out and about just before the season started.

As for Leigh I hope he doesn't go there as they seem to have a really tight and focused group of players and his introduction would only be disruptive for me.

I don't wish the lad any ill but he has done a cracking job of p***ing his talent away!

Sadly you may be right.

There must surely be somebody in his life that can sit him down and make him see sense?

The first thing he should do is quit social media - its really humiliating and sad to see from somebody in his position.

I always wonder if Mike Greg could have kept him on the straight and narrow.

He was so well respected by everyone and the players seemed to love him. I still doubt it but he may have managed it.

Yeah, if Mike Gregory could not talk him round then perhaps nobody could.

I just get the impression in this case that the problems start when he is not occupied with training or playing. I can imagine its really important that players spend their free time in a positive way and that must be hard for clubs to try and influence at times.

I think this is where the clubs community / education work can really help but convincing the player to take part is another matter.

Confirmed he's gone to leigh

Maurice I wish Leigh well, it may be a risk worth taking if he gets you into S/L, but that carrot can be outweighed by the problems he can cause a club.