Dean Windass demands answers over future
DEAN Windass today said he would "consider his options" if Phil Brown tells him he is unlikely to get a Premier League start for Hull City.
Wembley hero Windass has only featured once for the Tigers so far this season in the top flight, coming off the bench in the 5-0 defeat to Wigan at the KC Stadium.
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Dean Windass
He wasn't even a substitute in Sunday's clash with Everton, and today he said that decision had "hurt like hell".
Windass also revealed he has a meeting with Brown scheduled this week to discuss his future, and could end with him looking to move on.
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Windass said: "These are strange times for me at the club I love, as however much I'm enjoying seeing Hull City play in the Premier League, I'm getting more and more frustrated about not being involved.
"It looked even bleaker on Sunday when I wasn't even named on the bench for the 2-2 draw with Everton. It was the first time in 18 years that I'd been fit but wasn't involved and it hurt like hell.
"I've got a meeting with Phil Brown this week to discuss my future and if he tells me that this is the way it's going to be then I will have to consider my options.
"I'm not one of these footballers who doesn't mind picking up a cheque every week for not playing and I also don't want to train every day and then end up taking the dog for a walk on a Saturday.
"At the start of the season the manager made positive noises about me saying I had a role at the club this season and I want to see if this is still the case. If not then fine, but tell me and I'll go and play somewhere else.
"I've always said I'd like to carry on playing until I was 42 and I still think it can be with Hull City in the Premier League, but it's his opinion that counts the most and if he tells me differently I'll accept it and move on.
"It was a strange experience watching the game in a suit on Sunday with people coming up to me asking me if I was injured.
" I was willing the boys to do well and I was delighted when we went 2-0 up but it would have been even better if I'd been involved.
"The game itself was another Premier League lesson for us as we threw away our lead and nearly lost the game at the end.
"Fair play to David Moyes who made some tactical changes at half-time which turned the game, but I've always said you must win your home matches in this league so it was definitely two points dropped.
"Next up it's a trip to Arsenal for the lads and no one outside the city will be expecting us to get anything from the Emirates. But if we go looking to win and with a plan to do more than just defend, we may be able to sneak a point.
"Whether I'll be involved or not is another question."
The Hull City player made these comments in his regular blog column for itv.com
Comments
by Ernesto, Hull
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 8:42PM
“It must be tough for you Mr Windass but you must be realistic.
Your getting on now so maybe its time to think of a role on the coaching staff.
For gods sake dont end up being on the bench at Grimsby or Colchester.”
by john, norwich
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 8:32PM
“Do not make the mistake that we made! (OK one of many!! ) ie getting rid of the inspirational players that got you to the promised land e.g iwan roberts and malky mckay. Although Windass is not needed now when the going gets tough he is the type of player that can make a difference later in the season even if only for a few minutes. Good luck for the rest of the season.”
by phil, Hull
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 8:21PM
“After what Deano has done for this city to let him go would be a slap in the face. the club should offer him a position of player coach, He could coach the forwards alot of top clubs have a coach for each area of the team.”
by New York Tiger, new york
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 8:01PM
“Unfortunately Dean has like many footballers been a victim of his(or the teams) own success. Can anyone seriously believe that Windass is more of a threat then King, Giovani or any of our other attacking players. He should be called upon only in times of injuries. Respect Dean for achieving the impossible at Hull City and as a life long Tigers fan you'll go down in "legendary status" but be careful not to believe the hype. the club has moved on and this may sound harsh but you're no longer effective at that level. It would be a shame to lose Dean as I think he has a vital future at the club in some form of coaching role but if he is adamant he still wants first team football then he will have to drop down a level or two. It'd be a shame to part company but the premiership is no time for sentiment.
Time to move.”
by kevin, e yorks
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 7:55PM
“this was always going to happen,but hang in there dean you could still play some part in our premier league season,in my opinion you have been one of hull city .a.f.c s most important players in the whole history of the club,all your goals and the wonderful volley against bristol in the richest game in football,will never be forgotten and your transfer fee to aberdeen which saved the club must always be remembered.sooner or later you will leave city,every hull city fan will wish you the best in what ever you choose to do and one day might return on the coaching staff.a true sporting legend dean windass.”
by Glen, East Hull
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 7:44PM
“Arsenal's youngsters demolished Sheffield Utd the other night, Windass should play from the start, the experience of playing a Premiership outfit ( and against Theo Walcott ) should give Deano a reality check !!! I think he could leave the field feeling his age.”
by Deano, leeds
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 7:22PM
“Its early dayes yet, there will be a time when the mighty Deano will pull on the black and amber this season, and once again he will prove his worth to us all. your chance will come.”
by Jon, Denver
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 7:10PM
“Surely he can carry drinks for the real players.”
by Col, Hull
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 7:01PM
“He must deserve a place on the bench at least each week - he has the experience, he can score goals, he can mix it up with defenders, he is a wiley player with a canny pass and sense of positioning - the same could be said for barmby but he doesn't have the goal scoring finesse. If anything he is good for morale on top of that and should at least merit a place on the bench and a sub run out - it is disrespectful to just drop him from the squad.”
by stephen, Essex
Wednesday, September 24 2008, 6:24PM
“Thought at the end of last season that his services won't be required.Forever in Hull City history but lets face it,spearheading City's attack in the top division was always gonna be a tall order for him against world class defenders.To survive we need young blood and they've done us proud so far.Thanks Deano,but lets be realistic....”