Hoskins eyes another Albion chance

5:00pm Saturday 26th May 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor

In the hunt: Will Hoskins has not ruled out another season with Albion In the hunt: Will Hoskins has not ruled out another season with Albion

Will Hoskins has refused to rule out reviving his career with Albion.

The injury-plagued striker is open-minded about his future after successful hernia surgery.

Hoskins has only started three games for the Seagulls since a £500,000 move from Bristol Rovers last summer.

He joined Sheffield United on loan in January but his switch to the League One promotion-chasers was cut short by the hernia problem, which was repaired at the beginning of May.

Hoskins told The Argus: “It went really well. I am just looking forward to getting back to pre-season after the year I’ve had.

“I’ve been speaking to the physios, getting prepared and ready for next year. I have got another year at Brighton. You never know what happens in football but I’m just preparing to be fit for pre-season.

“I was already at Brighton this time last year. When somebody makes an approach for you so soon you feel wanted and I didn’t really want to listen to anyone else.

“I love the way the gaffer plays his football. I like that philosophy, so I don’t want to rubbish myself away from a great club with great management, but will the gaffer be here? You don’t know, that’s how mad football is.

“My aim is just pre-season and to go from there.”

Hoskins, 26, revealed to The Argus earlier this month that persistent injuries had made him depressed and he moved to Sheffield to be closer to his family.

United’s interest in re-signing him could depend on the outcome of their League One play-off final against Huddersfield at Wembley today.

Hoskins added: “I got to know the lads well at Sheffield United and all the management. I’ll be cheering them on and wanting them to get that promotion but to be honest I haven’t really been thinking about it that much.

“I am just enjoying doing my rehab and starting to feel back to normal.

“It is not really at the forefront of my mind. What will be will be, I am just looking to pre-season. Things will sort themselves out. I’m not sweating about it, I know when I get fit I am a good player.”

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Zamora25 says...
5:17pm Sat 26 May 12

Unfortunately Will is not of Championship quality and therefore has no future at the Amex club.

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Captain Haddock says...
5:27pm Sat 26 May 12

I'm not so sure....he hasn't really had many opportunities and looked pretty d@mn good when he struck his match-swaying cracker at Cardiff in August (before his injury).

I'd be inclined to see how pre-season goes and if he's still here for the big k/off assess his first week or two before the transfer window closes.

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Alfie T says...
5:27pm Sat 26 May 12

Zamora25 wrote:
Unfortunately Will is not of Championship quality and therefore has no future at the Amex club.
The Amex club? Who are they then? I like Hoskins,got something about him and a good age. If he comes back fit and has a good pre-season with his head right who knows, might be a very useful acquisition.

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cvs says...
5:35pm Sat 26 May 12

Zamora25 wrote:
Unfortunately Will is not of Championship quality and therefore has no future at the Amex club.
He's started 3 games for us each time with an underlying injury. So! what do you base this ridiculous statement on.

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Alfie T says...
6:03pm Sat 26 May 12

Sheffield utd have just lost the penalty shoot out so Hoskins will probably want to stay with us,perhaps we could persuade Jordan Rhodes to join him !

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Ringmer Rich says...
6:11pm Sat 26 May 12

I think Hoskins should definitely be given some more run outs. He definitely has talent, but he didn't get enough time to acclimatise to the championship or our passing style. In the same way, Harley hasn't quite stepped up to the plate yet, but I would also like to see him given more time.

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HOVEPARKRESIDENT says...
6:22pm Sat 26 May 12

Another complete waste of space that Brighton should wash their hands of. Rubbish at Sheffield United and now he's injured, they don't want him then he comes crawling back here. As I have said before get rid of all the deadwood/ dead wood and look to rebuild.
Stop wasting your time talking about pathetic losers and let's have some positive news about some exiting new signings and hopefully Poyets resignation.

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seagulltone says...
6:25pm Sat 26 May 12

Hoskins & Harley are good quality lge 1 players, yes ok Hoskins hasnt had many run outs, we need players that can drive us to promotion, unfortunately the wage bill will not stretch to these mediocre players, if they stay it will be much of the same for them, only my opinion so dont get upperty with me :-)

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dave from bexill says...
6:32pm Sat 26 May 12

Don't know what Gus thinks of Will now, but obviously rated him as good enough for the Championship when he signed him. Perhaps given a fresh start and fit, he will prove a good acquisition. Over to you Gus

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AmexicanWave says...
6:37pm Sat 26 May 12

Will Hoskins returning to the squad for next season could well be as good as a new signing for the Albion. His talent is undeniable, it has just been a pity, up until now, that his skills have been muted through injury.
Gus knows what the player is capable of, after all, that's why he signed him in the first place. This time, a very eager to please and fit WH might well fulfil his great potential, in a league that he is more than able to match for quality.

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Alfie T says...
6:51pm Sat 26 May 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Another complete waste of space that Brighton should wash their hands of. Rubbish at Sheffield United and now he's injured, they don't want him then he comes crawling back here. As I have said before get rid of all the deadwood/ dead wood and look to rebuild.
Stop wasting your time talking about pathetic losers and let's have some positive news about some exiting new signings and hopefully Poyets resignation.
Talking about pathetic losers...

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HOVEPARKPRESIDENT. says...
7:27pm Sat 26 May 12

Was an exciting player when with Rovers and I am sure he can recapture that form with us. Believe he still has a part to play in our promotion to the premiership next season.

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gordongull says...
8:22pm Sat 26 May 12

HOVEPARKPRESIDENT. wrote:
Was an exciting player when with Rovers and I am sure he can recapture that form with us. Believe he still has a part to play in our promotion to the premiership next season.
Are you really this irrepressibly optimistic all the time, HPP, or are you another troll? :)

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HOVEPARKPRESIDENT. says...
8:31pm Sat 26 May 12

Yep, optismitic people live longer, well they think they will. Love brighton always have always will. Saw them get to the top division before and to a cup final and yes those times will come back just a matter of timing.

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gordongull says...
9:18pm Sat 26 May 12

HOVEPARKPRESIDENT. wrote:
Yep, optismitic people live longer, well they think they will. Love brighton always have always will. Saw them get to the top division before and to a cup final and yes those times will come back just a matter of timing.
Can't argue with that!

Will Hoskins certainly knew where the net was when he scored two crackers against us for The Gas.
He was porolific that season in a struggling side, and I would like to see him get a chance, if he wants to make the commitment.

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seagull31 says...
10:15pm Sat 26 May 12

Captain Haddock wrote:
I'm not so sure....he hasn't really had many opportunities and looked pretty d@mn good when he struck his match-swaying cracker at Cardiff in August (before his injury).

I'd be inclined to see how pre-season goes and if he's still here for the big k/off assess his first week or two before the transfer window closes.
Agreed, probably the most clinical finish of any goals our strikers scored on a magical night. I really believe Hoskins could still play a big role.

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Baldseagull says...
1:00am Sun 27 May 12

I was more excited with Hoskins signing than with that of CMS.
From what I saw of his play for Bristol Rovers, he has some ability but also great awareness and speed of thought.
Quick thinking and awareness can make the difference between a decent footballer and a great one.
If he gets his head right, I think he will do well under Gus.

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Baldseagull says...
1:17am Sun 27 May 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Another complete waste of space that Brighton should wash their hands of. Rubbish at Sheffield United and now he's injured, they don't want him then he comes crawling back here. As I have said before get rid of all the deadwood/ dead wood and look to rebuild.
Stop wasting your time talking about pathetic losers and let's have some positive news about some exiting new signings and hopefully Poyets resignation.
I was just trying to think who wouldn't be on your list of dead wood.

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Pip the squeak says...
8:51am Sun 27 May 12

My main concern is , gus cannot pick a good striker . CMS has plenty of huff and puff butt little else.The lone strikers he brought in didn't cover themselves with glory . It concerns me .

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Jake-Forster-Caskey-Peng says...
10:18am Sun 27 May 12

i really hope it is true that we are interested in sheff u right back matthew lowton. what a signing he would be

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Ringmer Rich says...
12:12pm Sun 27 May 12

HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:
Another complete waste of space that Brighton should wash their hands of. Rubbish at Sheffield United and now he's injured, they don't want him then he comes crawling back here. As I have said before get rid of all the deadwood/ dead wood and look to rebuild.
Stop wasting your time talking about pathetic losers and let's have some positive news about some exiting new signings and hopefully Poyets resignation.
OK, HPR, you obviously know everything about football, who should be the new manager and what players would you bring in? What system would the new team play? What players would you keep? oh, and remember you're on a budget!

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Yogi says...
1:01pm Sun 27 May 12

Perhaps he's "homesick" !!!!!!!!!!

May come back fit n strong and show us what a good player he is.

Think some deals are already done - ?? MBTS

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Marrow Man says...
2:31pm Sun 27 May 12

I seem to remember Glenn Murray had his detractors while he was unfit. Then he came into some form and banged in 20-odd goals for us - and people moaned when he parted company with us.
We haven't seen enough of a fully-fit Will Hoskins to judge him properly... IMHO

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Mark Dixon says...
5:45pm Sun 27 May 12

I see Simon Church from Reading is on Brightons radar. HPR reminds me of a policitation, comes out with all these comments but has no idea's what to do when asked a direct question!!!

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mikeygit says...
5:48pm Sun 27 May 12

IMHO I do not think we will see a lot of activity on the transfer front yet--it will be mid June to mid July. Many are still on holiday, the season has really only just finished and some clubs are still sorting out who to keep and who to let go. Although some have already been released there will be a second traunch. Until clubs--including BHA sort out who they want and IF they can get them then some players will not be released. No point in letting players go until you know who is coming in. so that is my reasoning for saying June/July will be the activity period. I am sure BHA have their eye on players they are keen on but it really is a waiting game or a game of chess!!

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Pip the squeak says...
6:36pm Sun 27 May 12

I will be quiet happy if we sneak into playoffs this comming season.All this talk about better and bigger players costs a lot of money,not just in transfer fees but wages as well.Let keep our feet on the ground,and not get ahead of ourselves.

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Bish May Turn says...
7:50am Mon 28 May 12

Pip the squeak wrote:
My main concern is , gus cannot pick a good striker . CMS has plenty of huff and puff butt little else.The lone strikers he brought in didn't cover themselves with glory . It concerns me .
You may have something there Pip..

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pte says...
8:09am Mon 28 May 12

The problem with Hosk is theres only one year left on his contract so unless Brighton have an option to extend he'll go on a Bosman. So what does Gus do, risk more money on a new contract for Hosk in the hope he comes good or get some money back now while theres still something left on his contract. I don't think he endeared himself to Gus with his wantaway bleatings so I think it'll be the latter. Hosk is only making the right noises now so he can get a Bosman in a years time.

If CMS is worth 2.5m then Jordan Rhodes will cost at least that and probably more

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Baldseagull says...
12:40pm Mon 28 May 12

pte wrote:
The problem with Hosk is theres only one year left on his contract so unless Brighton have an option to extend he'll go on a Bosman. So what does Gus do, risk more money on a new contract for Hosk in the hope he comes good or get some money back now while theres still something left on his contract. I don't think he endeared himself to Gus with his wantaway bleatings so I think it'll be the latter. Hosk is only making the right noises now so he can get a Bosman in a years time.

If CMS is worth 2.5m then Jordan Rhodes will cost at least that and probably more
Let him go at Christmas if it isn't working out, or extend if it is.

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