Hodgson?

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Errrr, didn't Neil win the majority of the first few races whilst Ruben was often beaten by slower bikes. Plus Xuas only got the ride coz no-one else wanted it, he actually was released at end of 2002. And, he wsa quick at the end of the year to get a ride for 2004 (a la most riders who have a **** start to a year) And as for 2002, well he was on a 2001 bike on Dunlop tyres and beat Bostrom who wsa on a factory bike on teh same rubber.
So mighty he might not be but rubbish he isn't and he has twice the racing brain that Xaus has, despite perhaps not being quicker.
So there!!