Hunt to face Cech in Madejski clash

Last updated : 14 August 2007 By Angus Muller
Hunt accidentally caught Cech and left the Czech keeper with serious injury that thankfully has now been overcome and Cech is back playing, although he does have to wear protective headgear.

At the time Jose Mourinho accused Hunt of doing it deliberately. Time has moved on and now Hunt is looking forward to Wednesday night's game.

"I haven't spoken to Cech and I won't either. That's not meant to be rude but it's just all forgotten now and we move on," Hunt said yesterday. "I approach every game as normal. We will line up and shake hands but that will be it. I will just look forward to the game as usual.

"Unfortunately the incident made so many headlines and I guess a lot of people were asking, 'Who is he?'" he said. "By the end of the season I think I made a name for myself as a footballer."

Hunt relishes the chance to prove his ability against the high-profile sides. "There is more incentive to do well against teams like Chelsea. They have so-called superstars who earn so much money but the two times we have played them we have deserved results out of the game. We drew 2-2 at their place and played very well and even in the first game were unlucky to lose."