The Rise of Sam Hoskins

[Clarity]

I was gutted to see Danny Rose go in goal ahead of Sammy.
I suppose the thinking was that the chances of Danny Rose scoring a goal were sio slim, you might as well put him in goal.

I actually hadn't thought about this at the time. Why when you need to score a goal put a forward in goal?! I know given his record with us it was unlikely but it's still a very odd decision

[bungle]

I actually hadn't thought about this at the time. Why when you need to score a goal put a forward in goal?! I know given his record with us it was unlikely but it's still a very odd decision

Danny Rose is the only 'striker' I've ever known as have who was universally perceived as a defensive substitution when he came on.

Even if you took off say Guthrie for Rose that would be a defensive substitution because your
chances of scoring a goal would be dramatically reduced. It was always a case of 'oh Rose is coming on, we must be shutting up shop now'.  I'm sure he'll score a hatful under Evans at Stevenage mind.

[Bingers]

I actually hadn't thought about this at the time. Why when you need to score a goal put a forward in goal?! I know given his record with us it was unlikely but it's still a very odd decision

I would have said it was an obvious choice. He was the best diver we had.

[Larry]

I actually hadn't thought about this at the time. Why when you need to score a goal put a forward in goal?! I know given his record with us it was unlikely but it's still a very odd decision

I would guess it's because he has some ability as a keeper.

[guest3086]

That is sick.

[west stand oap]

SOG - you have not provided any photo evidence therefore we cannot confirm it is sick, are there little bits of carrot?

[606 Parklands_Cobbler]

2 goals and an assist today

risen above Derek Leck, George Reilly and Jamie Forrester in league goals.
and above Cliff Holton, Phil Chard, and Reilly in overall goals.

[west stand oap]

And yet certain people don't want him anywhere near the starting 11 as all he does is run about.

[BackOfTheNet]

I love Sammy. Another two goals and another two fingers to the doubters.

[guest3086]

The very fact we are still relying on Hoskins tells a story. From both sides point of view.

[Manwork04]

I love Sammy. Another two goals and another two fingers to the doubters.

If there’s a doubt, there’s no doubt.

[Dan]

His end product has undeniably improved over the last 12 months. Great to see.

[Risdene]

He has won me round with the improved standard of his performances. It is what he can do rather than what he can't do.

Keep the standard up Sammy.

[Welly Cobb]

For me, Hoskins is very inconsistent (Which is part of parcel of this year) from game to game. When he's good, he's one of the most effective performers at the club, hence being top scorer two years running, and he will chip in a decent amount of assists and goals. When he's not on though, he tends to be anonymous, which is when his critics view of him tends to come from.

[cobbler151]

For me, Hoskins is very inconsistent (Which is part of parcel of this year) from game to game. When he's good, he's one of the most effective performers at the club, hence being top scorer two years running, and he will chip in a decent amount of assists and goals. When he's not on though, he tends to be anonymous, which is when his critics view of him tends to come from.

Generally most lower league attacking plays fit this description, otherwise they would be playing higher.

Im very grateful for him, he's been picked by every manager since Wilder and continues to improve.

Plus I'm confident when he takes a penalty, which is always good. 

[Welly Cobb]

I agree with you today, he's very good asset for our level and an underrated played for us. HOWEVER, he will have games where he play terrible and he doesn't seem to ever get subbed regardless, so I can see why people moan about him on occasion, and he will also frustrate me as well.

I think what sums him up is that for half a decade he's been able to tread the incredible fine line of never being poor enough to be released or good enough that bigger clubs wanted him.

[BackOfTheNet]

I've said this before - he's quick, tricky, versatile, has an incredible work rate (and an engine to match), is a first class penalty taker and can pass, cross and shoot.

The first set of those attributes you get from him every single game. The last three he's a bit inconsistent on. If he wasn't, we would no longer have him because he'd be playing at a higher level, so I for one am very glad he's inconsistent!!!!

[Carton Lid]

Those that doubt Super Sam might not like it, but in the 125 year history of NTFC, Sam is our record scorer in the month of July 

PS. I don't know why, but I'm never confident when Sam takes a penalty, but most of the time he sticks it away with a virtually unstoppable kick, credit to him !

[everbrite]

The very fact we are still relying on Hoskins tells a story. From both sides point of view.

Total rubbish with negativity a constant thought process.

[everbrite]

I agree with you today, he's very good asset for our level and an underrated played for us. HOWEVER, he will have games where he play terrible and he doesn't seem to ever get subbed regardless, so I can see why people moan about him on occasion, and he will also frustrate me as well.

I think what sums him up is that for half a decade he's been able to tread the incredible fine line of never being poor enough to be released or good enough that bigger clubs wanted him.

All strikers have barren periods some are prolonged. Wycombe tried to buy him a year ago but he refused to leave! More than Horsfall did!