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| Quote: barham red "Hooker is such a hard position to rate as it is so dependent on the pack in front of them, get a quick PTB and a hooker should be able to dominate the game. I think its very harsh to judge Roby on that game (or this season) as he is playing behind a pack that is just not functioning. Hull were so much quicker and stronger than Saints yesterday that Cameron Smith would have struggled playing there. I actually though Roby did ok considering.
I still see Roby as a real quality player even though Houghton had a great game yesterday.'"
Quality will always shine through. I agree Roby was possibly their best player amongst some real dross yesterday. I honestly suspect that the hookers come November (fitness permitting) for England will be Hodgson and Roby, but Danny has to be in with a shout of a squad berth at the very least.
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| Seems like Dave K has called it on that thread. I was critical of him at times for distribution quality but playing with better players has obviously helped. I also believe he has improved his technique. What I liked on Sunday was his darting out of dummy half and his switches of direction. Clearly something that has been worked on as he had proper running options on both sides making his distribution more effective. All power to him - if anyone in this team deserves a bit of success it's Danny.
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| Quote: Staffs FC "Seems like Dave K has called it on that thread. I was critical of him at times for distribution quality but playing with better players has obviously helped. I also believe he has improved his technique. What I liked on Sunday was his darting out of dummy half and his switches of direction. Clearly something that has been worked on as he had proper running options on both sides making his distribution more effective. All power to him - if anyone in this team deserves a bit of success it's Danny.'"
To be fair, I never said Houghton was perfect, just a bit of scapegoat at the time for our disappointing performances, he had work to do in his game and at times his decision making still isn't perfect, but always has been one our most important players and easily a top SL hooker. Just has better players around him, so he looks a better player.
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| Quote: Staffs FC "Seems like Dave K has called it on that thread. I was critical of him at times for distribution quality but playing with better players has obviously helped. I also believe he has improved his technique. What I liked on Sunday was his darting out of dummy half and his switches of direction. Clearly something that has been worked on as he had proper running options on both sides making his distribution more effective. All power to him - if anyone in this team deserves a bit of success it's Danny.'"
This, basically.
I've been really impressed with the improvement in Houghton's distribution and decision making this season. Better players getting him faster PTB and offering more options has allowed him to really develop those sides of his game. He is now looking like the complete package.
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| Should our season continue in the same way it is going right now, Danny Houghton will be a front runner for Man of Steel. If we make the cup final and, whisper it, a Grand Final too, Houghton will be a shoe in. Any final appearance for us this season will, if we win, involve a Houghton MOTM performance.
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