Hill, who was the Aston Villa player’s manager at Rochdale, can’t believe West Ham United didn’t take him in January.
Rochdale manager Keith Hill believes West Ham United will live to regret not signing Scott Hogan in January.
West Ham were linked with a move for the former Brentford striker throughout the whole last month, only to step aside at the 11th hour, allowing Aston Villa to pounce.
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Hogan, who had spells in non-league before joining the Bees via Hill’s Rochdale, is the Championship’s fifth highest scorer this season.
Scott Hogan celebrates scoring for Brentford
And in an interview published by the Guardian on Friday, the Dale boss tipped his former protege to fire the Villans back to the Premier League.
“I think Villa is a great choice for him,” said Hill. “To be honest I still can’t believe that West Ham didn’t take him.
“I think they’ve missed out big time because Scott has the talent to follow in the footsteps of someone like [Leicester striker, Jamie] Vardy.
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“I’m sure Villa will be promoted to the Premier League and Scott will play a big part in that.”
West Ham’s decision not to sign Hogan is especially peculiar, considering the Hammers allowed Italian striker Simone Zaza to return to Juventus six months ahead of schedule.
West Ham United’s Andy Carroll celebrates
That said, in fit-again front man Andy Carroll, the Londoners have a player bang on form, having scored four goals in as many Premier League matches.
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