I like Hock. I think he's much maligned these days. However...
He has natural RL talent. No question. This season he's not lived-up to the 'fisticuffs in your face' accusations that have followed him either. Although, I think this has been part of his problem too. If you take the mongrel out of him he becomes less of a player. Something that's happened to him this season. This leads him to becoming a luxury player and can any team afford to have one of those atm? Especially on big money.
It also leads onto the big question mark for me, is he able to manage himself away from playing? He seems well capable of splitting player opinion on himself within his own team and seems to be able to cause an argument in an empty room (Away from the pitch).
If he can finally settle, and he's running out of time, he'll be a big player for someone. But I fear that he's running out of chances now.