For me, had a bit too much too soon and is now paying the price. His initial soirees, (not helped by Gaz Baz it has to be said) would seem to have set him back a little in terms of his application and discipline. Next season is a big season for him and if we sign another attacking midfielder, I would be happy if he did a Joe Hart and went to another Prem club on loan and played the majority of games and came back better for the experience.
Having met him a couple of times, on a personal level he has loads of time for the fans so from that point of view, I'd be sad if it didn't work out for him. For some press reporting about his "City nightmare" that's just ridiculous. Although lots of pundits seem surprised Downing got in ahead of him, despite Downing providing no assists and no goals this season...
Then again, Hodgsons a plonker. If the likes of Jones, Kelly, Dowing et al fail miserably, I'll laugh my head off.