Just announced he is leaving the club after 5 seasons.
Has to be said he has been great free singing for us while Warnock was here.
Thanks for the memories Junior and all the best.
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Just announced he is leaving the club after 5 seasons.
Has to be said he has been great free singing for us while Warnock was here.
Thanks for the memories Junior and all the best.
What’s his leaving song?
Think it's been expected for some time but he had three really good years with us in the Championship and gave us some incredible highlights in the premier league too. Hope he enjoyed his time here and has good luck with next step.
Probably one of our best signings, made such an impact. A much better player than I expected when he signed, covered so much ground and some brilliant goals.
I think it was clear he was off having not been used for so long. Wish him well though.
Junior Hoilett's last game for City was Mick McCarthy's first.
25 goals for the Bluebirds - a good return from a signing who provided excellent value. I wonder if he'll turn up at Middlesbrough next season or if that's him done at this level?
My bet is his agent will get him a deal in the MLS.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
Wouldnt suprise me if Warnock wanted him. Not sure if Hoillet would fancy a couple of seasons in Middlesbrough in the Championship.
That would probably suit him better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Hoilett was on the bench for City on no less than 13 occasions under McCarthy, but wasn't used once.
Thank You Junior
Hopefully gets a move to MLS
It's looked like his legs have gone at times when he has played this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s been a pleasure to call Cardiff my home for the past 5 years, I experienced some beautiful moments and created unforgettable memories through out the years.Firstly I want to thank the fans for the fantastic support they show the team and I since day one it’s been unreal(1/3) <a href="https://t.co/OJcpcxjYAo">pic.twitter.com/OJcpcxjYAo</a></p>— Junior Hoilett (@jnrhoilett) <a href="https://twitter.com/jnrhoilett/status/1391327001928257536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
First 2 Warnock signings Sol and Junior, both getting talked about here today.
Both got there own songs too and both served us very well indeed.
great signing for us, but it's the right time.
would have been on a pretty large wage for us and we aren't in the position to be able to pay that kind of money to players who aren't in the team week in week out
Clever player for this level and will do well in the next league he plays in. When his pace left him he adapted his game perfectly.
Great signing and wish him all the best
Corrected for you. Acting as the purse string holder again. :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
One of the few technically gifted players at the club. I think there's a little bit of stigma attached to 'free agents', so when it was announced we were going to sign him, I was a bit underwhelmed. However, in his time with us he's proved his worth. All the best Junior and thanks!
Thank you Junior for great service.
The goal against Wolves still gives me goosebumps.
Not happy with the way you was treated at the end.Picked for the bench but never getting on.Thought you deserved better than that.
do you think I'm wrong? we have £35 million less coming in next season. if you dont think there's going to be a tightening of belts then you're living in a fantasyQuote:
Originally Posted by xsnaggle
Great signing for us, for a couple of seasons he was one of the first names on the team sheet. Some great goals.
Is he out of contract?
yesQuote:
Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo
I would have loved to see more of him this season, rarely gives the ball away ("never", as the song goes, was stretching it), but obviously MM has his own plan which obviously Junior is not part of.
He has left us with some great memories of his all too few years with us.
All the best Junior :thumbup:
People like me who are pretty critical of Neil Warnock now have to concede that he made some great free transfer signings and I'd say Junior Hoilett rivals Sol Bamba as the best of the lot - thanks for some great memories and best of luck with whatever you decide to do from now on,
A fantastic signing for us. I hope he signs for the Red Bulls. If he signs for someone else, I'll go and see him when he plays the Red Bulls.
That goal against Wolves was magic.
All the best Junior!!
One of the very few recently who could create a buzz around the ground when he got the ball, not afraid to have a pop at goal, loved the way he lazily picked the ball up in a central position against Leeds at home last season, ambled forward and nonchalantly picked his spot. Very good servant who contributed greatly to the highs we experienced in his time here. Thanks Dave:thumbup:
He has been a very, very good player for us over the last nearly 5 years. I will miss him. He hasn't had a look in under McCarthy, who has persisted with Murphy and Ojo on the left. He's probably on a decent wage , and now our of contract he has to be released. Still only 30 though. But I have enjoyed watching him , his skill and his wonder goals . Always a Bluebird.
Absolutely concur with that statement...how can MM prefer Murphy and Ojo week after week without giving Hoilett a lookin....yes he could be ineffective...but he could also light up a a game.Quote:
Originally Posted by cardiff55
Excellent signing for us. A player with skill and a bit of magic. Some great goals, and a very likeable person.
All the best for the future, Junior. You will be remembered with affection. 'Once a Bluebird, always a Bluebird!' :ayatollah:
Sadly, it is time to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by 19bluebirds27
He has worked hard for us, had to play more defensively than he might have wished, scored some great goals and still retained the ability to do something unexpected, special. It just didn’t happen often enough or when needed most.
A good servant to City and deserving of the appreciation and accolades.
One of the few players we have with a bit of class on his day. Did his bit tracking back as well. Was a top acquisition for us and wish him the very best wherever he goes.
Great player for us , great signing by Warnock alongside Sol.
As expected, the press are linking Hoilett to Boro now.
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sp...-cardiff-exit/
The MLS is surely more likely?
Cheers Junior, an awesome player and stalwart of the club. Great memories.
As others have said, wouldn't be surprised to see him pop up in the MLS in the next few weeks.
A favourite of mine. Class on his day and if he was on song, we won the game.
Do think he could have featured more over last few years. Yes he didn't show the same quality had previously but for me he was the one who produced on a most regular basis.
He was always going to struggle for minutes due to the change in formation but still reckon would have been a better option left than brown and ralls.
Good luck junior
Now unsurprisingly being linked to Middlesbrough
Edit: sorry jon1959, hadn't seen your post above :facepalm:
I do agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by mazadona10
I can only assume MM knew he was out of contract so would be moved on and off the wage bill
Surprising how young he was when he came to us as a free agent.