Nelfoos I think there was still a reasonable gap between us and Peru - lets not forget in 2nd leg they hit the post in about 3rd minute, and were denied a legit penalty for Reid handball.
But yeah we in it til near the end - when many on here were predicting we would get slaughtered, and had given up on AWs, ie openly hoping Messi and Argentina would come to the Caketin as part of some football exhibition. Traitors.
Yes it's fudgeing plain to see that the playing group rated Hudson. Yipe for sure he got far greater support & money from NZF than Herbert - but all the cash in the world is useless, if you don't have the respect and attention of the senior playing group.
Be interesting to see how he goes in the cut throat world of club football coaching. He made some obvious mistakes at the start with the AWs, but he showed at the end that he had learnt from those. His relationship with the media showed signs of improvement. I think he may do alright.
I'm looking forward to following the rest of his career. Definitely needs to work on his media and fan relationships!