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Tom Huddlestone

spursfan77

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One of those Champions League games where we played Inter Milan off the park, him and Modric were incredible in the middle of the pitch. He got fit playing under Ramos, and when Ramos left he sprang in to life as a player. There was a point where I really thought he was going to kick on and become a top class player but got an injury and never seemed to come back from it.

I remember a couple of games where the Hudd was played on the right under Ramos. When I used to sit in the west lower you could actually see the confusion on Tom’s face during those games!

He’s been doing his coaching badges for a few years now (I’ve no idea how far he is through them), we could do worse than bringing him in to teach the youngsters how to strike a ball.
 

Japhet

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Huddlestone and Modric were completely different passers. Modric was fantastic in tight spaces or under pressure but Huddlestone could rifle a pass 60yds and land it on a sixpence. Chalk and cheese.
 

Timbo Tottenham

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Huddlestone and Modric were completely different passers. Modric was fantastic in tight spaces or under pressure but Huddlestone could rifle a pass 60yds and land it on a sixpence. Chalk and cheese.

And Hudd was definitely the cheese!
 

dontcallme

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Huddlestone and Modric were completely different passers. Modric was fantastic in tight spaces or under pressure but Huddlestone could rifle a pass 60yds and land it on a sixpence. Chalk and cheese.
Exactly.

While I have no time for BC he did have a point on Huddlestone regarding his passing in tight spaces while being pressed and not having time.

Modric was a master of this and could play 1-2s or simply turn his way out of the situation.

But for long range passing with a bit of space Huddlestone was extraordinary. Shame the rest of his game never got up to level.
 

Japhet

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Exactly.

While I have no time for BC he did have a point on Huddlestone regarding his passing in tight spaces while being pressed and not having time.

Modric was a master of this and could play 1-2s or simply turn his way out of the situation.

But for long range passing with a bit of space Huddlestone was extraordinary. Shame the rest of his game never got up to level.

Modric had eyes in the back of his head and always managed to wriggle out of tough spots. Must have been bloody frustrating to try to mark him or get anything off him.
 

OPModric

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Huddlestones hit the ball so amazingly effortless. Eriksen and Kranjcar are two other I think of with a similar effortless less style.
 

mark87

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I remember him making a long range pass at White Hart Lane where he hit it as hard as he could, it didn't get too much air but still over heads and went exactly where he wanted, can't remember who it was against though. Was an obscene pass.
 

punkisback

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I remember him making a long range pass at White Hart Lane where he hit it as hard as he could, it didn't get too much air but still over heads and went exactly where he wanted, can't remember who it was against though. Was an obscene pass.
It was to Bale against a team in red and white. Put him right through one on one against the keeper. Absolute missile.
 

Hazelton

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There was a game against Young Boys (I think) where he made 3 or 4 of the best passes I've ever seen. Haven't seen them anywhere since but I remember the impact it had on me.
 

THX2208

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I always thought he would have made a world class sweeper but unfortunately its a position that seems to have disappeared from the game. The last player I remember playing it really was Hoddle at Swindon when he was player-manager.
 

RichieS

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Exactly.

While I have no time for BC he did have a point on Huddlestone regarding his passing in tight spaces while being pressed and not having time.

Modric was a master of this and could play 1-2s or simply turn his way out of the situation.

But for long range passing with a bit of space Huddlestone was extraordinary. Shame the rest of his game never got up to level.
It's why Hudd was never going to be a like for like replacement for Carrick, despite (highly debatabley imo) being a better passer. Carrick's genuine two-footedness was a massive asset to him and us.
 
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Gassin's finest

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It's why Hudd was never going to be a like for like replacement for Carrick, despite (highly debatabley imo) being a better passer. Carrick's genuine two-footedness was a massive asset to him and us.
Not to disparage Hudd, but other than shooting, Carrick was at a demonstrably all round different level. Carrick had the full range of passing and that reading of the game that sets players apart. Its no surprise to me that Fergie enjoyed his final period of dominance after signing him.
 

kremlyn

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